Meaning-Based Interpreting: Implications for Interpreters, Educators & Mentors

Video:  Winston: Meaning-What Do We Mean? Copyright 2012,

This video presentation was originally shared with a graduate-level class of international participants in an interpreter educator preparation program. Topics include overviews of

  1. Introduction & Overview (0:47-3:38)
  2. Discourse Analysis for Interpreters (3:38-28:29)
  3. Meaning in Interpreting (28:29-35:15)
  4. Meaning in Interpreting Education (35:15-1:04:40)
  5. Trends (1:04:40-end)
  • A Powerpoint handout is also available below.
  • This presentation is presented in spoken English (US), with full ASL interpretation and English captions.

The TIEM Center is happy and excited to share this information with any interested consumers, interpreters, educators, and mentors interested in further sharing these concepts as basic concepts essential for effective interpreting.

The .pdf to accompany this can be accessed here: Meaning What Does It Mean Full rev PowerPoint

Here is a partial list of recommended readings to supplement the presentation. IN PREPARATION