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Abstract

Humans have the unique capability of using language to talk about language ( Jakobson 1957 ). For example, one can say, “The Italian word for is ” These metalinguistic references can create a dilemma for interpreters because the critical linguistic term (i.e., ) must be maintained in the target language to create meaning. Spoken language interpreters can render the original form since both working languages are expressed in the same modality (speech-speech). However, signed language interpreters who work between languages having distinct modalities (speech-sign), thus, must interpret forms between different phonological structures. We videorecorded ten experienced American Sign Language-English interpreters as they interpreted a mock training session containing metalinguistic references. Results showed interpreters employed numerous strategies to manage and coordinate the target language output.

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Keyword(s): autonymy; discourse; interpreting; metalinguistics; signed languages; strategies
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