Análise das estratégias de interpretação usadas pelos intérpretes de língua de sinais na unidade curricular introdução aos estudos linguísticos I, no curso de licenciatura em língua de sinais de Moçambique

Abstract

During the internship, it was possible to develop professional skills as an interpreter of Mozambican Sign Language, transitioning from theory to practice. Our focus was on the area of ​​interpretation and the factors that influence this process.

The objective of this study was to analyze the interpretation strategies used by Mozambican Sign Language interpreters in the IELI discipline. The results obtained allowed the intern to reach relevant conclusions, which are presented below: It was concluded that interpretation strategies consist of techniques or procedures adopted by sign language interpreters to face challenges during the interpretation process. The predominant approaches in the IELI curricular unit included the use of explicitation, which consisted of adding statements to enrich the information and to make it understandable; synthesis, which consists of condensing information in order to seek the essential for it to be transmitted; standardization; the use of rhetorical questions; repetition for reinforcement; indirect discourse; omission; and simplification.

The use of these strategies in the discipline aimed to transmit the content in a clear, coherent, and accessible way to deaf students, considering the complexity of the linguistic concepts addressed. In addition, the intern introduced, out of necessity, new strategies such as the creation of momentary signs for words without signs that are repeated during the teacher's speech, the spelling of words without signs, and the use of analogies equivalent to sign language.

She assumed that the use and analysis of interpretation strategies are fundamental so that information can reach the deaf student coherently, accessibly, and faithfully, as well as for the development of the sign language interpreter.

Finally, she highlighted the continuous need for research and studies in the area of ​​interpretation in LSM, aiming to promote the development, professionalization, and effectiveness of interpretation work, ensuring greater inclusion and accessibility to the deaf community and identifying which strategies are most effective in transmitting complex linguistic concepts to deaf students.