CCL Translation Accuracy and Fidelity Flashcards
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What is the primary standard of accuracy required in CCL interpretation?
Answer: The interpretation must convey all information from the source message completely, without additions, omissions, or distortions
The CCL standard requires complete and faithful rendition of all information in the source message, preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
In a CCL task, a speaker says something factually incorrect. What should the interpreter do?
Answer: Interpret the statement accurately as spoken and raise the factual concern separately if appropriate
Accurate interpretation means rendering what the speaker actually said, not what the interpreter believes is correct.
What does 'literal translation' mean, and why is it often insufficient for CCL interpretation?
Answer: Word-for-word translation that may not convey the natural meaning or intent in the target language
Literal translation preserves words but can lose meaning, especially for idiomatic expressions, cultural references, or language with flexible word order.
What is 'dynamic equivalence' in the context of CCL interpretation?
Answer: Choosing target language expressions that produce the same effect on the listener as the source language does on its audience
Dynamic equivalence focuses on producing the same communicative effect in the target language, prioritizing meaning and impact over structural similarity.
When must a CCL interpreter prioritize meaning over structure in their interpretation?
Answer: When a direct structural translation would sound unnatural or change the meaning in the target language
Meaning takes priority over structure when preserving word order would produce an unnatural or inaccurate rendition in the target language.
How should a CCL interpreter handle numbers, dates, and statistics in an interpreting task?
Answer: Interpret them precisely as stated, using the target language's conventions for expressing numbers and dates
Exact numbers, dates, and statistics are critical pieces of information that must be preserved precisely in the target language format.