Semantics and Pragmatics in Consecutive Notetaking

Abstract

This paper discusses the output phase in interpreting process, and underlying ability which enhances interpreters’ notetaking in consecutive interpreting (CI) in terms of the Cooperation Model proposed by Tomasello (2008). In previous studies, the issue of which ability helps consecutive interpreters facilitate notetaking in CI is still open. Through the scrutiny of professional interpreters’ consecutive notes, it is clear that the notations are diagonally structured and reflect semantics of the original speech. Based on these notations, interpreters re-express the original speaker’s intention with pragmatic heuristics.