A Study On The Principle Of Syntactic Linearity In Simultaneous Interpreting

The principle of syntactic linearity is regarded as the golden rule in simultaneous interpreting. As the most commonly used tactic in simultaneous interpreting, segmenting, is the biggest feature of such a principle. Applying the Effort Model, put forward by Daniel Gile. the thesis explores the characteristics and benefits of the principle through studying the three major tactics, namely segmenting tactic, supplementing tactic and converting tactic.Through analyzing three real examples in EC and CE simultaneous interpreting, the thesis explores the realization of the principle of syntactic linearity, and concludes that the principle has been used frequently in simultaneous interpreting. This is mainly due to the characteristics of simultaneous interpreting and the shortage of interpreter's processing capacity. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter tends to use the three tactics in a comprehensive way. By segmenting, the sentence, the interpreter can shorten the EVS (Ear-voice Span) and unload the short-term memory, thus can convey the information as correct and complete as possible. By supplementing and converting, the interpreter can combine the shattered segments together and reproduce the sentence in a coherent and logical way. Moreover, the thesis also finds that different language pattern will exert an impact on the realization of the principle.