I also learnt that IT’s core idea is “meaning over words.” Interpreters don’t just translate, they first have to understand, then "forget" the exact words, and finally rephrase naturally. This ensures the audience feels the message, not just hears it.

Knowledge about IT: I learned that the Interpretive Theory focuses on delivering the speaker’s intended meaning, rather than translating word for word. It is about helping the audience understand clearly, even if the exact words change.

The knowledge that I got from this task is that we need to know about "sense" and "word meaning" in interpreting. I found that interpreting not only translating the literal meaning of a text or a speech, but translating involves the intention, tone, and cultural context of a text or a speech. In that sense, translating is more than just translating but it involves conveying and understanding the meaning. It is for the audience to relate and understand the message better.

One important observation I made from doing this task is that comparing different perspectives helps deepen understanding and shows how ideas can be interpreted and explained in various ways.

Knowledge Gained about IT:

I learned that the Interpretive Theory focuses on conveying the intended meaning of a message, rather than translating word-for-word, and that understanding the context and using background knowledge are key parts of the interpreting process.

Knowledge:
Interpreters need background knowledge to translate properly. They understand the message first, then express it naturally in another language.

Knowledge I gained: I learned about the "currant bun" metaphor, which surprisingly helps me differentiate and remember how equivalence and correspondence work. I also learned that interpreting is way more than just translating words. This is because, growing up, I only watched news anchors interpret their news into other languages and thought that it was basically just direct word-for-word translation. However, after doing the analysis, I realized IT is way deeper than that. Being able to understand the context and rephrase it into another language is harder than I thought, because I need to consider the other party.

Knowledge : I learned that interpretive theory has helped a lot in the world of interpreting. Interpreting theory explains that interpreting isnt merely about translating word by word, its about understanding and conveying the speakers intended meaning in a way that makes sense in the targeted audience's culture and also delivering the right context.

One knowledge I've gained about IT is the significance of effectively conveying the intended message. This process is not simple, as it involves three stages: Comprehension, Deverbalization, and Reformulation. By successfully navigating these stages, the output or translation can be confidently communicated. Moreover, the metaphor of the "currant bun" helps clarify the differences between 'correspondence' and 'equivalence,' ultimately aiding in conveying the intended message.

I learned that how you explain something depends on who you're talking to. The same information can be understood and communicated in vastly different ways depending on the audience and purpose. My notes used simple words and funny examples because I was thinking like a student trying to understand. The AI used big academic words because it was being formal. This is exactly what IT teaches - don't just copy what someone said, figure out what they meant and then say it in a way that makes sense to whoever is listening.

Knowledge Gained About IT:

IT is really about forgetting the words and remembering the ideas. I used to think interpreters just had to be really good at languages. But now I see that the hard part is actually letting go of the original words completely and rebuilding the message from scratch. It's like taking apart a Lego house and building a completely different house that does the same job - you're not copying the blocks, you're copying what the house was supposed to do.

One new knowledge: 'Sense' gave me a great idea on how to make interpretation less difficult. By having the steps; Comprehension, deverbalization, and reformulation, it gave me a clear process on how to interpret more effectively.

I gained appreciation for how AI can enhance my analytical process by filling gaps I hadn't considered. While I understood IT's practical applications from experience, AI helped me see the broader academic landscape - including specific scholarly criticisms and more extensive applications beyond my direct experience. This taught me that AI serves as an excellent research partner to expand perspective and develop more well-rounded analyses.

From the reading material, what stood out to me the most was the concept of "sense." As an interpreter, it is not enough to simply understand the meaning of a message; one must also capture its sense to accurately convey the intended message to the audience.

Knowledge: IT had really helped people a lot in interpreting. Currant bun metaphor helps me to understand better about the difference between equivalence and correspondence

Knowledge: Before this, I honestly thought interpreting was just about being really fast at translating words from one language to another. But after doing this analysis, I now understand that Interpretive Theory is way more human than that. It’s not just about speed or accuracy of words, it’s about making sure the message and intention behind those words are fully understood by the listener. One key concept that changed my whole view was the idea of “sense”, like, how IT teaches interpreters to focus on the overall idea (the “bun”) and not just the exact words used (the “raisins”). That bun-and-raisin analogy really helped me see how important it is to transfer meaning, not just language. I also didn’t know how much background knowledge and context matters when interpreting. The AI mentioned things like culture, setting, and the speaker’s purpose, all of which influence how the message should be interpreted. That made me realize that IT isn’t just useful in spoken interpreting, but also in translation, subtitling, and even in AI tools like the one I’m using now. So overall, I gained a much deeper appreciation for the role of understanding, context, and human judgment in making interpretation truly effective.

Knowledge: I learned that Interpretive Theory focuses on understanding meaning, not just words. I now understand the three steps: comprehension, deverbalization, and reformulation. I also learned the difference between correspondence and equivalence, and how context and background knowledge help with interpretation. This activity helped me understand IT more clearly and see how it’s different from older translation ideas.

Knowledge:
I learned how the three steps of IT, which are comprehension, deverbalization, and reformulation, have to work together to ensure accurate communication. I also gained insight into how interpreters adjust messages based on audience understanding, not just language.