The Study Of Paralanguage On Interpreters' Si Performance In A Classroom Setting

This study investigated the influence of paralinguistic features on simultaneous interpreting (SI) in a classroom setting. A variety of previous literature relevant to paralanguage was reviewed while highlights were given to both vocal and kinetic aspects. An overview of SI was given focusing on the Effort Model, further providing rationale to this study.This research is a combination of the correlational and observational study in order to probe into the influence of paralanguage on SI. An observational study was carried out in classroom examining subjects'paralanguage in vocal and kinetic aspects during SI. Data on paralinguistic features during SI processing were collected and analyzed while two external judges were invited to give assessment on subjects'SI performance so as to determine the influence of paralanguage on SI. Limitations of the study were also identified.Implications of the results for curriculum design, pedagogy and self-directed study for students were discussed. The paper concluded with a restatement of the research findings, implications and with suggestions for possible future research.