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Modes of interpretation
VII.
Classification based on the spatial modes of working
1.
Live/On-site interpretation: requires interpreters to be
physically present on the
spot.
Remote telephone interpretation: enables interpreters to deliver interpretation via
telephone. Interpreters can also involve in a conference call such as court trials.
Video/TV/Internet interpretation: includes
services via Video Remote
Interpreting (VRI), Video Relay Service (VRS) or Internet. They are useful when one of
the
parties is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired.
Classification based on settings
2.
Interpretation
Live
Consecutive
Simultaneous
Remote
Telephone
TV
Internet
Mode
Places
Techniques
Requirements besides basic
interpreting skills
Forum/
Seminar
Conferences/Internet
Consecutive
Simultaneous
Facilitating and moderating skills
Judicial
Courts or
Administrative
tribunals
Consecutive
Simultaneous
Knowledge of law and court
procedures
Authorization from the
government
Public
In
fields as sporting
events, tours, social
services,
education,
etc.
Simultaneous
Liaison
Professional knowledge
Medical
Hospital,
Fields
about health
Liaison
Medical knowledge
Media
Live coverage
Live or taped
interviews
Simultaneous
Technical
knowledge in the
control room
