Can Computer-assisted Interpreting Tools Assist Interpreting?
Wang, X. and Wang, C. 2019. Can Computer-assisted Interpreting Tools Assist Interpreting? Transletters: International Journal of Translation and Interpreting. 2 (1), pp. 109-139.
Wang, X. and Wang, C. 2019. Can Computer-assisted Interpreting Tools Assist Interpreting? Transletters: International Journal of Translation and Interpreting. 2 (1), pp. 109-139.
| Title | Can Computer-assisted Interpreting Tools Assist Interpreting? |
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| Type | Journal article |
| Authors | Wang, X. |
| Wang, C. | |
| Abstract | This experimental study explores how a potential computer-assisted interpreting tool affects consecutive interpreters’ performance in accuracy and fluency and their cognitive process during interpreting. It consists of an experiment with ten participants and a follow-up interview with them. The results show that: (1) the tool has improved interpreters’ interpreting accuracy but its impact on fluency is mixed; (2) the tool especially benefits those who have better language proficiency and have had interpreting experiences; and (3) the use of the tool has increased interpreters’ cognitive load insomuch that novice interpreters who have relatively low language proficiency are adversely affected. |
| Journal | Transletters: International Journal of Translation and Interpreting |
| Journal citation | 3 |
| ISSN | 2605-2954 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Cordoba University Press |
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