Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. If this expansion of “laser” seems impossible to interpret elegantly into American Sign Language (ASL), then this workshop is for you!
Join us in undertaking a holistic exploration of interpreting in technical contexts, beginning with a group discussion of the challenges inherent in such work so that participants can identify their personal areas of improvement. An ASL-centric technical language framework incorporating both vocabulary and syntax will be introduced as a tool for effective communication. Elements of this framework developed recently by the presenter and colleagues will be reviewed, with a focus on strategies for designing a successful ASL technical vocabulary. An analysis of syntactic best practices will follow, covering approaches for combining technical signs into coherent and compelling sentences. Participants will be provided with opportunities to collaboratively assess and strengthen their technical interpreting skills using the discussed ASL-centric language framework as a guide.
