Intersubjectivity in Interpreted Interactions

A set of vocabulary flashcards that encapsulate the key concepts discussed in the lecture on intersubjectivity and interpretation.

Intersubjectivity

The shared understanding and mutual knowledge created between interlocutors during communication.

Contextualization

The process of situating communicative events within a specific context to enhance understanding.

Expansions in ASL

Linguistic devices claimed to be grammatically required in American Sign Language, involving additional information for clarity.

Triadic Intersubjectivity

The dynamic involving three parties: two interlocutors and an interpreter, each contributing to meaning-making.

Pragmatics

The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in communication.

Co-construction of meaning

The collaborative process through which interlocutors negotiate and shape their shared understanding during discourse.

Meta-level management of interaction

The speaker’s awareness and regulation of discourse dynamics to facilitate mutual understanding.

Coherence in discourse

The logical consistency and clarity achieved in communication through shared knowledge and contextual cues.

Discourse strategy

Tactics used by interlocutors to effectively convey meaning within a conversation.

Lexical items

Words and expressions used in a language to convey specific meanings.

Grammatical constructions

Formations of words and phrases that comply with the rules of a given language.

Negotiated meaning

The continuous adjustment of understood significance based on the contributions of each speaker.

Argumentativity

The aspect of communication that involves persuading others and presenting differing viewpoints.

Cognitive coordination

The process by which interlocutors align their thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors through discourse.

Contextualization cues

Linguistic features that assist speakers in signaling underlying assumptions and shared knowledge during conversation.

Shared knowledge

Information or understanding that is mutually possessed by communicators.

Information types

Categories of data represented in discourse, distinguishing between known and new information.

Cultural context

The social and historical background that influences how communication is interpreted and framed.

Rhetorical traditions

Established ways of structuring discourse that reflect cultural preferences in communication.

Discourse packaging

The way in which information is presented and organized in communication.

Subjectivity in interpretation

The influence of an interpreter's personal understanding and biases on the translation of a message.

Consensus in communication

The agreement among interlocutors on the meanings and interpretations within a discourse.

Dynamic sharedness

The evolving and interactive process of establishing mutual understanding during discourse.

Variable phonological features

Different ways language sounds can be expressed that may change based on situational context.

Perceived knowledge

The assumption about what one interlocutor believes the other understands in the discourse.

Cohesiveness of information

The degree to which information in discourse is connected and relevant to maintain engagement.

Translation theory

The body of knowledge involving the principles and practices of converting messages from one language to another.

Interlanguage communication

The interaction between speakers of different languages utilizing a third-party language for understanding.

Translational context

The setting and circumstances surrounding the act of interpretation affecting how meaning is conveyed.

Discourse principles

Guidelines that govern how to effectively communicate meaning within specific language settings.

Communicative effectiveness

The ability to successfully convey and receive information in a conversation.

Linguistic flexibility

The adaptability in language use to accommodate different communicative contexts.

Interpreting strategies

Tactical approaches employed by interpreters to convey meaning accurately across languages.