Lexical Equivalence in Transliterating for Deaf Students in the University Classroom: Two Perspectives.

Locker, Rachel

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Publication Date: 1990

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Lexical Equivalence in Transliterating for Deaf Students in the University Classroom: Two Perspectives.

Locker, Rachel

Issues in Applied Linguistics, v1 n2 p167-95 Dec 1990

The accuracy of transliterated messages produced by sign language interpreters was studied. Causes of interpreter errors fell into three main categories: misperception of the source message, lack of recognition of source forms, and failure to identify a target language equivalent. (12 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Deaf Interpreting, Error Analysis (Language), Higher Education, Interpreters, Language Skills, Lexicology, Sign Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research

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