Abstract:Interpretation is a kind of art. Learning interpretation begins with consecutive interpretation (CI) training. For many novices, it is a big problem to balance note-taking and working memory (or short-term memory) in CI. Nevertheless, it is important that novices learned to balance the two skills in CI. To prove the point of view, this thesis briefly shows the functions and features of note-taking and working memory in CI first. Then a test is done to find the problems that novices have in balancing note-taking and working memory in CI. In order to solve the problems based on the findings, some solutions are proposed and experiments are performed to verify the effectiveness of the ways to balance note-taking and working memory for CI novices.

Keywords: consecutive interpretation  note-taking  working memory

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

Chapter Two Functions and Features of Working Memory and Note-taking in CI-2

2.1 Functions and Features of Working Memory-2

2.1.1 Functions of Working Memory-2

2.1.2 Features of Working Memory-3

2.2 Functions and Features of Note-taking-4

2.2.1 Functions of Note-taking-4

2.2.2 Features of Note-taking-4

2.3 The Influence of Note-taking and Working Memory on Performing CI-5

Chapter Three A Test Done to Find Problems in Balancing Note-taking and Working Memory in CI-6

3.1 Subjects-6

3.2 Materials-6

3.3 Procedure-7

3.4 Analysis of Findings-7

3.5 Conclusion-12

Chapter Four Ways to Balance Note-taking and Working Memory in CI-13

4.1 Theoretical Foundation— Gile’s Effort Model of CI-13

4.2 Ways to Balance Note-taking and Working Memory in CI-14

4.3 Experimental Works Performed to Test Effectiveness of the Ways to Balance Note-taking and Working Memory in CI-15

4.3.1 Experiment 1-15

4.3.2 Experiment 2-18

Chapter Five Conclusion-22

References-23