抄録
Broadcasting interpreting is now widely recognized in Japan. However, there is a possibility that the demand for the broadcasting interpreting, especially that of international news program is diminishing. This paper firstly proves this possibility by examining the number of international news program which was broadcast between 1987 and 2003. Secondly, based on the author’s experience in BBC Japanese Unit, this paper tries to prove that the advent of multi-channel broadcast does not enhance the demand for broadcasting interpreting. Lastly, this paper presents long-range prospects of broadcasting interpreting of the international news program.
