Corpora in Interpreting Studies: East Asian Perspectives

The use of corpora in interpreting is not as advanced as in translation studies, particularly in East Asian languages due to the lack of systematic corpora. However, it offers new insights and opportunities for research in this field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cheung, Liu, Moratto, and their contributors delve into the effective utilization of corpora to enhance interpreting practice and research in East Asian contexts. While significant advancements have been made in corpus-based translation studies, the application of corpora in interpreting remains relatively limited in terms of scope, methodologies, and objectives. One significant challenge hindering this line of inquiry is the scarcity of comprehensive corpora that document spoken language, particularly in East Asian languages like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, which differ significantly from European languages in terms of typology. Given the pivotal role of language in interpreting research, the use of corpora in interpreting within East Asian contexts presents its own unique characteristics, methodological constraints, and concerns. Nevertheless, it also yields valuable insights and findings that have the potential to significantly advance this research field.

A valuable resource for scholars engaged in corpus interpreting, particularly those specializing in East Asian languages.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032456270