In Other Voices: A Coursebook on Interpreting

By Mona Baker and Luis Perez-Gonzalez

Book Overview

In Other Voices is the essential coursebook for any student studying Interpreting and a companion to the bestselling In Other Words by Mona Baker.

Following the highly successful format of Baker's textbook, In Other Voices offers the same bottom-up analysis of linguistic features that pose particular challenges in the context of Interpreting, extensively illustrated with authentic examples. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics or a foreign language, this textbook features:

A wide range of types and contexts of interpreting, including all modes (simultaneous, consecutive, whispered, liaison and signed language interpreting) and a variety of settings (conference, court, community, health institutions, business meetings)

exercises for class work or self study

further reading and a glossary of key terms

a wide range of language examples with back translations to ensure accessibility

A companion website featuring further exercises and sample speeches

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138802786
• ISBN13: 9781138802780
• Release Date: January 2030
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages