Dynamic Voicing 1

Take your interpretations from accurate to dynamically equivalent! This workshop explores how equivalence in an interpretation can be achieved through analysis of the content and context of a message.

Green and yellow flyer for Dynamic voicing workshop

A Little About the Presenter

Amber Tucker is a certified ASL-English interpreter, mentor, presenter, and interpreter trainer. She has a bachelor’s degree in American Studies: Ethnic Studies, Diversity and Difference from the University of Iowa, and a master’s degree in Deaf History and Culture: Audism and Allyship from Union Institute & University. Ms. Tucker has taught in Interpreter Training Programs at the community college and university levels for over 10 years and has been a workshop presenter and mentor for over 15 years. Amber has a passion for professional development rooted in a philosophy of lifelong learning and partnership with the Deaf community.

Part one: Message Analysis will take place on May 11, 2024, from 10am – 12pm Pacific Time on Zoom

Take your interpretations from accurate to dynamically equivalent! This workshop explores how equivalence in an interpretation can be achieved through analysis of the content and context of a message. Participants will have opportunities for application during the workshop and will take away several practice activities to do alone or with a mentor or community of practice.

Education Objectives include:

Define at least 3 components of message context.
Define at least 3 components of message content.
Apply practice strategies to analyze a source message.
Apply practice strategies to analyze an English interpretation.