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The History of Interpreting in Japan
The History of Interpreting in Japan
INTERPRETING IN JAPAN
Presentation by Bilqees Mohammed
MODE LEGACY
Although simultaneous interpreting Consecutive interpreting at the
was used during the Nuremberg Tokyo Trials in 1946 was a
Trials, the main mode of interpreting precursor of conference
used in the Tokyo Trials (1946- interpreting in Japan with the use
1948) was consecutive interpreting. of dedicated interpreters,
The official languages of the trial interpreting booths, and equipment
were English and Japanese. for simultaneous interpreting.
1960s-1980s
Presentation by Bilqees Mohammed | INTE 5700 - Interpreting Studies | 2023-2024 | York University