Intercultural Communication in Interpreting: Power and Choices

This book is a valuable guide to intercultural communication in interpreting,covering key contexts such as business, education, law, and healthcare. It explores why intercultural communication often breaks down and how individuals can manage issues, highlighting the impact of macro power and individual agency. It is essential reading for student and professional interpreters and those studying language and intercultural communication.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 02 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Navigating and resolving issues in intercultural communication is a crucial aspect of the interpreter's daily responsibilities. This comprehensive book serves as an invaluable guide to the interpersonal dimensions of intercultural communication across various key interpreting contexts, including business, education, law, and healthcare. By drawing on the unique insights of professional interpreters, Cho delves into two critical questions that remain understudied in the field: why does intercultural communication often falter, and how do individuals navigate and address intercultural communication challenges?

The book is organized into chapters that address specific aspects of intercultural communication, such as gender, ethnic migrant communities, educational cultures among migrants of Asian backgrounds, and monolingualism/monoculturalism in courtroom and refugee interview contexts. These chapters provide in-depth insights into the cultural nuances that shape intercultural interactions, highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting these differences.

Spanning diverse geographical domains, the book emphasizes the impact of macro power on interpreting and the significance of individual agency and micro power in rebalancing the communicative context. It offers a comprehensive, up-to-date, innovative, and critical perspective on intercultural communication in interpreting, making it an essential reading for student and professional interpreters, as well as those enrolled in courses in language and intercultural communication.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding and proficiency in intercultural communication. By exploring the complexities and dynamics of intercultural interactions, it provides valuable insights and strategies for interpreters to navigate and overcome communication barriers, fostering effective and culturally sensitive communication across diverse contexts.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138610613