Interactional Dynamics in Remote Interpreting: Micro-analytical Approaches

This collection provides a micro-analytical approach to interaction management in remote interpreting, highlighting the impact of technology on communication in dialogue interpreting settings. It explores the signals and mechanisms of interaction management and the effects of context, drawing on empirical studies from video recordings and eye-tracking data. The book paves the way for further research on the changing relationships between interaction management, technology, and multimodality in dialogue interpreting contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection presents a groundbreaking micro-analytical approach to remote interpreting, shedding new light on our understanding of the conversational dynamics in this context. The book emphasizes the importance of delving deeper into the consequences of the growing reliance on telephone and video link for remote interpreting, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has further complicated the already intricate interplay of communication in dialogue interpreting settings. The volume brings together insights from both established and emerging scholars, exploring the signals and mechanisms of interaction management as well as the impact of context in these settings.

Chapters draw on empirical studies based on experimental and authentic data from video recordings and eye-tracking data to examine the effects of the absence of multimodal resources such as gaze and gesture on the smoothness and synchronization of the interaction in remote interpreting. By consolidating this research in a single volume, the book opens up avenues for further exploration of the evolving relationships between interaction management, technology, and multimodality in dialogue interpreting contexts in our increasingly technology-mediated world.

This volume will be of immense interest to students and scholars in interpreting studies, language and communication, and pragmatics. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of remote interpreting and provides a foundation for future research in this field.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032213286