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On January 28th, we will have Wink Smith Jr. to present: “Analyzing Meaning: A Cognitive Approach to Interpretation."Interpreters often strive to find equivalences in their work. However, achieving this requires a deeper understanding of how messages are constructed. Cognitive Linguistics suggests that meaning is not inherent in words themselves but is instead the result of conceptual processes in the mind. This workshop provides an overview of these processes, and while this abstract offers a high-level summary, I will provide detailed definitions and examples of the concepts during the session. At its core, meaning is the product of conceptualization. We will explore how this conceptualization is shaped by knowledge domains, their interconnections, and hierarchical structures. Furthermore, we will examine the cognitive process of construal, which plays a central role in shaping all expressions. Through this analysis of meaning construction, we will assess when interpretations accurately capture both the content and the intended construal, and when they retain the content but alter the construal. By understanding both the content and construal of an expression, interpreters will gain clarity on how to approach equivalence at the conceptual level, potentially narrowing their target language options. This foundational framework will support a more nuanced analysis of both source and target meanings in interpretation.
January 28th, 2026: 6pm - 8pm (CT)
(7pm - 9pm ET)
$20 Admission
0.2 PS
Presented in ASL with No Interpretation
Register: https://www.aslis.com/events/analyzing-meaning-a-cognitive-approach-to-interpretation/
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Online event, 5801 Duluth St, Minneapolis, MN 55422-3900, United States, Golden Valley, Minnesota
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