CI Cultural and Contextual Understanding

Question 1

Why is cultural awareness essential for interpreters?

Accepted Answer

To accurately reflect cultural context and intent

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To give personal advice to the client

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To replace culturally sensitive terms

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To correct the speaker’s grammar

Question 2

What is an example of a culturally-bound term?

Accepted Answer

Quinceañera

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Temperature

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Blood pressure

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Diagnosis

Question 3

How should interpreters handle gestures that differ between cultures?

Accepted Answer

Explain culturally specific gestures

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Ignore all gestures

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Use gestures from their own culture

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Convert gestures into idioms

Question 4

What role does context play in interpretation?

Accepted Answer

It ensures accurate communication beyond word-for-word translation

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Context is irrelevant if words are accurate

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It determines the literal translation

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It allows free summarization

Question 5

What is the best way for interpreters to handle unfamiliar cultural references?

Accepted Answer

Ask the speaker to explain the reference

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Skip over the reference

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Replace it with something local

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Make up an equivalent expression

Question 6

Which of the following enhances an interpreter’s cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Continuing cultural education and self-reflection

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Sticking to one cultural framework

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Ignoring cultural backgrounds

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Using generalizations for all clients