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Training translators in South Africa : first global questions

Published Article / This article questions current philosophies and practices in translator training
in South Africa against the background of the international debate on
translator training. It puts up for discussion the notion of a competent
translator as the basis for departure in a discussion on translator training. The
context within which translator training takes place is discussed, with specific
reference to the South African context. The choice for a particular theory of
teaching and learning, as well as assessment in translator training receives
attention. The article puts forward various research questions that should be
addressed in order to enhance translator training.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cut/oai:ir.cut.ac.za:11462/513
Date January 2008
CreatorsMarais, Kobus
ContributorsCentral University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
PublisherJournal for New Generation Sciences : Socio-constructive language practice : training in the South African context : Special Edition, Vol 6, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeArticle
Format71 178 bytes, 1 file, Application/PDF
RightsCentral University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
RelationJournal for New Generation Sciences;Vol 6, Issue 3

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