Comparing the Incorporation of ASL Features between a Deaf and Hearing Interpreter within their Interpretations Caroline Chabolla INT 492, Spring 2016 INTRODUCTION This research project focuses on the use of ASL features within an interpretation, specifically comparing the incorporation of ASL features between a Deaf and hearing interpreter while interpreting an identical source material. Currently, there is very little research regarding this topic making it a challenge to convince hiring entities to include DIs. It is my hope that my research will be a stepping stone to additional findings making the case for Deaf Interpreter inclusion. METHODOLOGY Video obtained from Sign Enhancers via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lzq1k9DT gg Watch/Analyze one DI & one HI Color coded to identify ASL features Record times/numbers of identified occurrences DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS Indexing # of times used Reference DI: 2 3 total HI: 4 Rhetorical # of times used Negations Question DI: 3 3 neg CODING RESULTS Color Code Key: INDEXING; RHETORICAL QUESTION; USE OF SPACE HI & DI use of indexing – DI use for emphasis HI included more rhetorical questions, DI included negations more often DI use of role shifting & space (number of signs per utterance) Utterance Number of Words/Signs: English: Our next element on our list today we have air, breathing, we have water, and our next is nutrition. Nutrition is very important for our bodies. 26 LIMITATIONS Few Deaf/Hearing Interpreting team videos available Rehearsed Length of video No IRB DI: NOW BUOY FIRST BREATH EYEBROW UP FIRST BUOY FINISH NEXT SECOND BUOY WATER FIINSH POINT SECOND BUOY NEXT THIRD BUOY N-U-T-R-I- T-C-I-A-N POINT THIRD BUOY WOW IMPORTANT WOW 14 RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSION Apparent correlation between comprehension & ASL interpretations versus transliterations Linguistic variances between the two interpreters Study regarding comprehension of DI interpretation vs HI interpretation Establish DITPs with research based curriculum HI: (rhet q)REMEMBER THAT LIST 7 THINGS? FIRST BUOY A-I-R BREATH (RS LEFT) SECOND BUOY WATER (RS MIDDLE) POINT THIRD BUOY WHAT? N- U-T-R-I-T-I-O-N IN (RS MIDDLE) EAT UNDERSTAND THAT IMPORTANT. 17 LITERATURE REVIEW/REFERENCES Bienvenu, M., & Colonomus. B. (1990). Relay interpreting in the ‘90s. Retrieved from http://www.diinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bienvenu.pdf Cassell, J. [JennaCassellSignEnhancers] (2014, November 19). New! Interactive discourse series certified deaf interpreter sample [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lzq1k9DTgg Livingston, S. & Singer, B. & Abrahamson, T.(1994). Effectiveness Compared: ASL Interpretation vs. Transliteration. Sign Language Studies 82(1), 1-54. Gallaudet University Press. Retrieved March 15, 2016, from Project MUSE database. Pfau, R., Steinbach, M., & Woll, B. (2012). Sign Language: An International Handbook. Boston, MA: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Col KG. Ressler, C. (1999). A comparative analysis of a direct interpretation and an intermediary interpretation in American Sign Language. Journal of Interpretation, 1999, 71-102. Retrieved fromhttp://www.diinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ressler_19991.pdf HI: 6 1 neg Role Shift/Space # of times used DI: 9 HI: 6