Task 10a

Task 10A

Use English proficiently to construct an equivalent message in the target language,

including appropriate vocabulary choice, tone, grammar, and syntax, with

appropriate use of register, pausing, rhythm, intonation, pitch, and other suprasegmental

features.

Knowledge and Skill Statements

Knowledge of:

1. Phonemic structure

2. Morphologic structure (e.g., semantics)

3. Syntax

4. Functional pragmatics (e.g., how the settings will alter the pragmatic function and form of the discourse)

5. Sentence boundaries

6. Linguistic structure and principles of English, American Sign Language (and other languages) used during the interpretation

7. Appropriate word choice

Skill in:

1. Expanding volume of lexicon (size of lexicon)

2. Using appropriate register

3. Using appropriate mouth movements

4. English word articulation (phonologic parameters)

5. Commanding English derivational (morphologic) marking (verb/noun)

6. Using affect

7. Using discourse boundaries (e.g., phrasing, phrase, sentence and discourse/paragraph/chunk level)

8. Using inflective intonation morphology (nuances of meaning)

9. Applying sentence boundaries

10. Inflection/intonation
11. Articulating the linguistic structure and principles of English, American Sign Language used during the interpretation

12. Recognizing why communication breaks down if or when it does, and moving to make necessary adjustments, if appropriate

13. Integrating the consumer’s lexical preference for terminology when expressed