Training For The New Millennium: Pedagogies For Translation And Interpreting (benjamins Translation Library)

Annotation Originating at an international forum held at the University of Vic (Spain), the twelve essays collected here attest to important changes in translation practice and the assumptions which underpin them. Leading theorists respond to the state of Translation Studies today, particularly the epistemological dilemma between theories that are empirically oriented and those that are inspired by developments in Cultural Studies. But the volume is also practical. Experienced instructors survey existing pedagogies at translator/interpreter training programs and explore new techniques that address the technological and global challenges of the new millennium. Among the topics considered are: how to use translation technology in the classroom, how to construct a syllabus for a course in audiovisual translating or in translation theory, and how to develop guidelines for a program for community interpreters or conference interpreters. The contributors all assume that translation, whether written or oral, does not occupy a neutral space. It is a cross-cultural exchange that produces far-reaching social effects. Their essays significantly advance the theoretical and practical understanding of translation along these lines Originating At An International Forum Held At The University Of Vic (spain), The Twelve Essays Collected Here Attest To Important Changes In Translation Practice And The Assumptions Which Underpin Them. Leading Theorists Respond To The State Of Translation Studies Today, Particularly The Epistemological Dilemma Between Theories That Are Empirically Oriented And Those That Are Inspired By Developments In Cultural Studies. The Contributors All Assume That Translation, Whether Written Or Oral, Does Not Occupy A Neutral Space. It Is A Cross-cultural Exchange That Produces Far-reaching Social Effects. Their Essays Significantly Advance The Theoretical And Practical Understanding Of Translation Along These Lines.--jacket. Foreword / Eugene A. Nida -- Introduction / Martha Tennent -- Ch. 1. Training Translators : Programmes, Curricula, Practices / Margherita Ulrych -- Ch. 2. Training Interpreters : Programmes, Curricula, Practices / Helge Niska -- Ch. 3. Minding The Process, Improving The Product : Alternatives To Traditional Translator Training / Maria Gonzalez Davies -- Ch. 4. Audiovisual Translation / Francesca Bartrina And Eva Espasa -- Ch. 5. Computer-assisted Translation / Richard Samson -- Ch. 6. Teaching Conference Interpreting : A Contribution / Daniel Gile -- Ch. 7. Training Interpreters To Work In The Public Services / Ann Corsellis -- Ch. 8. Theory And Translator Training / Francesca Bartrina. Edited By Martha Tennent. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.