Fundamental aspects of interpreter education : curriculum and assessment
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Bibliographic Information
Fundamental aspects of interpreter education : curriculum and assessment
(Benjamins translation library, v. 47)
J. Benjamins, c2004
- : Eur
- : U.S
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  Iwate
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-301) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The author offers an overview of the Interpreting Studies literature on curriculum and assessment. A discussion of curriculum definitions, foundations, and guidelines suggests a framework based upon scientific and humanistic approaches - curriculum as process and as interaction. Language testing concepts are introduced and related to interpreting. By exploring means of integrating valid and reliable assessment into the curriculum, the author breaks new ground in this under-researched area.Case studies of degree examinations provide sample data on pass/fail rates, test criteria, and text selection. A curriculum model is outlined as a practical example of synthesis, flexibility, and streamlining.
This volume will appeal to interpretation and translation instructors, program administrators, and language industry professionals seeking a discussion of the theoretical and practical aspects of curriculum and assessment theory. This book also presents a new area of application for curriculum and language testing specialists.
Table of Contents
- 1. Figures and tables
- 2. Preface and acknowledgements
- 3. Chapter 1. Introduction
- 4. Chapter 2. Interpreter education literature
- 5. Chapter 3. Fundamental aspects of curriculum
- 6. Chapter 4. Foundations of interpreter performance assessment
- 7. Chapter 5. Introduction to the case study
- 8. Chapter 6. Case study Part I: Translation and interpretation competence
- 9. Chapter 7. Case study Part II: Survey of exam jury members
- 10. Chapter 8. Case study Part III: Analysis of exam texts
- 11. Chapter 9. Implications of the case study
- 12. Chapter 10. Curriculum enhancement: An integrated Y-track model
- 13. Outlook: On the political and ethical consequences of test validation
- 14. Notes
- 15. Appendices
- 16. Appendix A
- 17. Appendix B
- 18. Appendix C
- 19. References
- 20. Index
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