Abstract
This paper is a case study which examines a multi-party interpreting situation. Functions of an interpreter in such a situation appear to be more expanded and intricate than in dialogue situations, reflecting the dynamic and complex nature of the communicative interaction. For instance, the interpreter examined undertakes extensive editing activities, and reporting and summarising are components of the successful communication. The study is based on a naturalistic recording of a meeting with a number of participants, as well as on a stimulated-recall interview conducted right after the recording. The interpreter’s actual behaviour is discussed in terms of her participation in the interaction as a listener and speaker, utilizing the framework presented by Clark (1996).
