Auditory Perception Model In Inference Of C-E Conference Interpreting

Auditory perception ability is one of the most important factors affecting information comprehension of conference interpreters. This paper is to testify the importance of auditory perception ability in C-E conference interpreting based on A. W. Ellis and A. W. Young's auditory perception model. Due to the structural characteristics of Chinese, it differs far from English from the perspective of logic and cohesion. In order to achieve coherence in target language - English, interpreters have to use their auditory perception system to do proper inference.The paper starts with reviewing study on neurocognitive linguistics, speech / auditory perception, and relevant cognitive research on interpreting process. In chapter 3, it analyzes the psychological process of conference interpreting, especially the auditory perception process. By doing this, the paper attempts to find out auditory perception difficulties that interpreters encounter during the conferences. Finally, suggestion on ways to improve interpreters' auditory perception ability is offered.