In:
Across Languages and Cultures, Akademiai Kiado Zrt., Vol. 21, No. 1 ( 2020-06), p. 23-41
Abstract:
This paper focuses on Diplomatic Interpreting (DI), a speciality often included either in the conference or dialogue interpreting branch, depending on geographic and modal variables. Historically, diplomatic interpreters resorted to bilateral interpreting or mediation, but in the modern day, they oscillate between short and full consecutive, and on occasion simultaneous (presidential press conferences). This diffuse affiliation and the relatively small job market niche – hence its absence from degree syllabi – might be two of the motives why DI has not captured more attention from scholars. One interesting avenue for researchers might be the identification and classification of those aspects DI has in common with other types of interpreting, and what makes it different. In my discussion, I recapitulate DI specificities, encompassing requirements, expectations and devices, among which optimisation (as a strategy to overcome barriers and ensure full communication) is pivotal. As an illustration, I analyse an example of optimisation in the case of Romanian PM Viorica Dăncilă’s political blunder on her first visit to Montenegro. Finally, I advocate the recognition of the specificity of DI and I call for focussed research in this area.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1585-1923
,
1588-2519
DOI:
10.1556/084.2020.00002
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Akademiai Kiado Zrt.
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2110478-5
SSG:
7,11
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