Courtroom interpreting has now attracted more attentions due to the fast growth of interpreting as a profession and the development of globalization. Courtroom interpreting is different from other interpreting modes i...Courtroom interpreting has now attracted more attentions due to the fast growth of interpreting as a profession and the development of globalization. Courtroom interpreting is different from other interpreting modes in that it involves both legal knowledge and interpreting capability. Misinterpreting in courtroom can pose a threat to the human rights and sometimes can be a matter of life and death. This paper discusses some common challenges faced by courtroom interpreters and proposes coping tactics guided by ethical principles展开更多
文摘Courtroom interpreting has now attracted more attentions due to the fast growth of interpreting as a profession and the development of globalization. Courtroom interpreting is different from other interpreting modes in that it involves both legal knowledge and interpreting capability. Misinterpreting in courtroom can pose a threat to the human rights and sometimes can be a matter of life and death. This paper discusses some common challenges faced by courtroom interpreters and proposes coping tactics guided by ethical principles
