Ankara Üniversitesi Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi Dergisi (Jan 2017)
Simultaneous Interpreting Within The Frame of Anokhin’s Theory of Functional System and Chernov’s Activity Theory
Abstract
In this study,Anokhin’s Theory of Functional System and Chernov’s Activity Theory, derived from the same will be elucidated in line with the experiential and scientific studies coupled with the literature of interpreting studies of the author of this article. Anokhin’s functional system is developed as a system with non-linear elements functioning simultaneously and having self-monitoring characteristic as opposed to the linear system of conditioned reflexes of Pavlov. In the system the afferent signals from the previous action result are synthesized to establish a neural network template, which refers to the anticipated result of the processing. The fact that the system is a non-linear one with afferentation and anticipation functions, the central part of which is always in interaction with the peripheral systems makes it an inventory one. Chernov, on the other hand, adapted the phases of simultaneous interpretation, which he professionally knows very well to the Functional System and developed Anokhin’s concepts by elaborating on probability anticipation, self-monitoring and self-correction in simultaneous interpretation.
