Overview
This book is a vital addition to the interpreting field, focusing on retour interpreting—interpreting from one’s native language (A) into a second language (B). This practice, once viewed as secondary, has become indispensable in today’s multilingual and multicultural contexts. As interpreters increasingly handle diverse language pairs and rising standards for bilingual communication, retour interpreting plays a critical role in bridging linguistic gaps. This book features contributions from leading experts who explore retour interpreting from theoretical, pedagogical, and practical perspectives. It examines the linguistic and cognitive challenges unique to interpreting into a non-native language, while also addressing the complex factors influencing effective B-language output. By highlighting the growing need for skilled retour interpreters, especially in multilingual institutions and post-colonial settings where former colonial languages often dominate, this book aligns itself with current professional demands. With eleven chapters, the book provides comprehensive insights into retour interpreting across different languages, contexts, and career stages. It is an essential resource for interpreters, trainers, and researchers, offering practical strategies and critical perspectives. By addressing a historically underexplored area, this work fills a significant gap, reinforcing the importance of retour interpreting in today's globalized world.
Full Product Details
Author: Riccardo Moratto (Shanghai Int. Studies Uni, CH) ,
Irene A. Zhang (Shanghai International Studies University, China)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
ISBN: 9781032871219
ISBN 10: 1032871210
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Reviews
This book takes readers on a journey to explore the multi-faceted endeavour of Interpreting into B. Traditional norms are re-visited and re-assessed. Established paradigms are re-modulated and enriched with novel dimensions. Readers will find sophisticated linguistic analyses and a detailed reconnaissance of innovative market segments. Its coverage is both broad and deep, embracing both conference and community interpreting. The contributions on training and professional development will prove very useful - for trainers, students and professionals alike. Stefano Marrone Chief Interpreter at the Office of the President of the Republic of Italy
Author Information
Riccardo Moratto, FCIL, is Distinguished Professor (特聘教授) at the School of Foreign Studies, Tongji University, Director of the International Center for Intercultural Studies, Deputy Director of the Research Center for Chinese Discourse and Global Communication and AIIC member. Irene A. Zhang is Professor of Translation and Interpreting Studies and Dean of the Graduate Institute of Interpretation and Translation, Shanghai International Studies University. She is also General Editor of Journal of Translation Studies published by Peter Lang.
