Challenges of Learning English for Electrical Engineering through Translation
Challenges of Learning English for Electrical Engineering through Translation

Summary/Abstract: In relation to translation and the challenges that it poses in different languages various research articles can be found. However, concerning problems encountered by Albanian students and their attitudes towards learning English Language terminology, especially in the sphere of engineering, through translation, the articles are quite scarce. This is one of the reasons why we decided to investigate in this direction. This study investigates the effect of using translation in ESP especially electrical English classes with the aim of supporting students terminology comprehension, motivation and their learning approaches via translation. More specifically, the current study is conducted in the Polytechnic University of Tirana, with students of Electrical Engineering profile. The data was collected by means of a questionnaire and was analyzed using the SPSS program. To have a better understanding our research focuses on three main blocks, which are as follows: a) students' attitudes towards learning terminology through translation, b) students' challenges in translating Engineering texts and c) their preferable ways of improving their translation skills. Based on the results Learning through translation in an ESP electrical class is helpful and eases the process of learning terminology. Reading and translating Engineering books and journals improves their Translating skills.

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