ADDRESSING ANGLICISMS IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING: A TEACHING APPROACH FOR ROMANIAN AND GERMAN
ADDRESSING ANGLICISMS IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING: A TEACHING APPROACH FOR ROMANIAN AND GERMAN

Summary/Abstract: The era of digital technology has further cemented English as the global common language. Consequently, many individuals who are not native speakers use English in both their everyday lives and work environments, which encourages the incorporation of English-derived terms—known as Anglicisms—into their native languages. During the processes of translation and interpretation, lexical borrowings from English can present difficulties for practitioners. To ensure clarity and prevent misunderstanding, professionals must evaluate whether such terms should be retained as they are, modified to suit the target language, clarified through explanation, or replaced with appropriate equivalents. As a result, gaining insight into English-derived lexical items is paramount for future language mediators, as it enables them to select the most suitable strategies when conveying content across different linguistic systems. This article highlights some teaching strategies that aim at raising translation and interpreting students’ awareness of the presence of Anglicisms in Romanian and German, on the one hand, and at integrating them correctly into the language while translating and interpreting, on the other. The suggested teaching strategies are diverse and comprehensive, incorporating research, speaking, writing, translation, and interpreting tasks, all enhanced through peer collaboration and technology-based tools. The educational environment outlined in the article encourages translation and interpreting students to actively engage with three languages: English, German, and Romanian. Additionally, students are prompted to use Anglicisms in both German and Romanian, fostering a student-centred, dynamic and responsive learning experience.

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