So You Want to Be an Interpreter?: An Introduction to Sign Language Interpreting

by Bob J. Alcorn and Janice H. Humphrey

Book Overview

The premier textbook for interpreting programs in North America The 493 page textbook comes packaged with a DVD study guide which provides supplemental video materials for each chapter, along with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964036770
• ISBN13: 9780964036772
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: H & H Publishing Company
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

3rd edition

Cover was torn off at the spine partway from the bottom. It'll have to be tapped up because I definitely need this for my class. Pretty ratty looking for a "good." I usually order like new or very good so maybe my standards are just too high.

Excellent resource

This book was beneficial in helping me studing for the NIC written test. I am very pleased with the book and the short time it took to arrive.

Good

I had to get this book for my Intro to Interpreting class, and based on what I have read so far, it goes into the different type of people and personalities you will have to interpret for as well as how to deal with it.

A must have for any interpreter (or interpreter to be)!

This book provides TONS of information about interpreting. The examples are a great way to really get into the mind set of all parties involved in an interpreting situation. While the book is pricey it is worth it. This is a reference text that you will use for years.

This is the Sign Language Interpreter's Bible

This book offers valuable information for anyone wishing to become a professional sign language interpreter. It include real-life tips on how to interpret in different situations (education, medical, theatrical). I still refer to my copy after 5 or so years of interpreting.