MBCMI Midterm Exam 1 Translation and Interpreting Questions & Answers

What is a translator? - Answer use wirting to convey ideas from one languages into another. What is a interpreter? - Answer use speech to convey ideas from one language into another. What skills are needed or an interpreter and transltor? - Answer *Knowledge of at least 2 languages *Extensive vocabulary in target language *Being able to understand the culture of the source and target What are the specific skills needed for a Translator? - Answer *Editing and proofreading *Word processing and format *Writing *Terminology research *Excelent grammar in target languages *Text analysis What are the specific skills needed for an Interpreter? - Answer *Multitasking *memory *Note-taking *Jargon How do translators/interpreter receive earning? - Answer Depends on languages, skills, exerience, education ,certification ,type of employer Salarie vary widely