CDI
A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and has been certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf as an interpreter. (Committee, Standard Practice Paper: Use of a Certified Deaf Interpreter, 1995-1997. REV8/97)
Consecutive Interpreting
The process of interpreting into the target language after the speaker completes one or more ideas in the source language and pauses while the interpreter transmits that information (Humphrey & Alcorn, 1998)
Contextualization (see Linguistic Expansion)
Critical thinking
Purposeful and reflective judgment about what to believe or what to do in response to observations, experience, verbal or written expressions, or arguments (Wikipedia, Critical Thinking, 2009)
Cross-culture conflict
Conflict occurring between individuals or social groups that are separated by cultural boundaries (Avruch, 2004)
Deaf Interpreting
The concept of deaf people interpreting for deaf people (Wilcox, 1995)
Ethical dilemma
A situation that will often involve an apparent conflict between one’s own beliefs and values in which to obey one would result in transgressing another (Wikipedia, Ethical dilemma. (n.d.), 2005)
Ethical scenario
A story that includes an ethical dilemma (Derived from “ethical dilemma”)
Ethics
The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the conduct of the members of a profession. (Dictionary.com, Ethics (n.d.), 2009)
Gesture
A form of non-verbal communication made with a part of the body, used instead of or in combination with verbal communication. (Wikipedia, 2009)
Linguistic Expansion
Stating (or signing) implied or “understood” information or ideas present in the source language message overtly in the interpretation when this information is required by the cultural and communication norms of the target language (Humphrey & Alcorn, 1998)
Long-term consequence
The effect [happens after a while], result, or outcome of something occurring earlier (Dictionary.com, consequence (n.d.), 2009)
Meta-ethics
“Meta-ethics explores…the connection between values, reasons for action, and human motivation, asking how it is that moral standards might provide us with reasons to do or refrain from doing as it demands.” (The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2007)
Meta-ethical consideration
Analyzing or thinking about one’s actions and whether they are appropriate for the situation or event (derived from “Meta-ethics”)
Meta-ethical principles
A set of beliefs that include thoughts of cultural influences and values and their impact on a situation or event (derived from “Meta-ethics”)
Oppression
Unjust or excessive use of power or position (over another person) (Humphrey & Alcorn, 1998)
Power
The possession of control or command over others (Dictionary.com, Power (n.d.), 2009)
Power Issues
Conflicts that arise when one person exercises force or influence over another person to get what they want (derived from “Power”)
Problem solving
An approach to mediation that focuses primarily on resolving conflict (Conflict Research Consortium, University of Colorado)
Professional demeanor
Working and interacting with others in a professional way including being ethically appropriate. (derived from “Demeanor”)
Professionalism
Conduct congruent with generally accepted moral principles and values and with professional guidelines based on those principles and values (MCH Leadership Competencies: Ethics and Professionalism)
Self awareness
The awareness that one exists as an individual, separate from other people, with one’s own private thoughts and rights (Wikipedia, Self Awareness, 2009)
Self reflection
The process of examining the impact of personal values, beliefs, styles of communication, and experiences. This process develops a deeper understanding of one’s culture, personal and cultural biases, experiences, and beliefs as these may influence future action and learning (MCH Leadership Competencies: Self Reflection)
Short-term consequence
The [immediate] effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier (Dictionary.com, consequence (n.d.), 2009)
Simultaneous Interpreting
The process of interpreting into the target language at the same time the source language is being delivered. (Humphrey & Alcorn, 1998)
Source Language
The language in which an original message is conveyed, upon which interpretation is based (Humphrey & Alcorn, 1998)
Target Language
The language into which a message is interpreted (Humphrey & Alcorn, 1998)
Teaming Interpreting
Team interpreting is the utilization of two or more interpreters who support each other to meet the needs of a particular communication situation. (Committee, Standard Practice Paper: Team Interpreting, REV 8/97, Updated 2007)
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