ERIC Number: EJ1071525
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-0302-1475
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A Preliminary Study on Interpreting for Emergent Signers
Smith, Caitlin; Dicus, Danica
Sign Language Studies, v15 n2 p202-224 Win 2015
Sign language interpreters work with a variety of consumer populations throughout their careers. One such population, referred to as "emergent signers," consists of consumers who are in the process of learning American Sign Language, and who rely on interpreters during their language acquisition period. A gap in the research is revealed when considering the interaction between this growing population and the interpreting field. The present study thus attempts to provide a preliminary examination of the topic by reporting on the findings of a survey conducted with interpreters affiliated with Gallaudet Interpreting Service at Gallaudet University. Results show that interpreters are working on a regular basis with this population that the work is different from traditional interpreting work with fluent signers, and that interpreters have differing opinions on how the work should be approached. Implications for future areas of study and the overwhelming need for research on this subject are also discussed.
Descriptors: Sign Language, Language Research, Surveys, Language Acquisition, Deaf Interpreting, Deafness, Research Needs, Universities, American Sign Language, English, Academic Support Services, Undergraduate Students, Program Descriptions, Educational Attainment, Language Fluency, Language Proficiency
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
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