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Kształtowanie profesjonalizmu tłumacza na studiach translatorskich z perspektywy studentów
Developing Professional Translator Behaviour in Translator Education as Perceived by the Students

Author(s): Katarzyna Klimkowska, Konrad Klimkowski
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Translation Studies
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: focus group interview; translation competence; translator training and education; holistic curriculum; career potential; transition to the labour market

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the researched students’ answers to the questions concerning how they assess their own readiness to function as language specialists (translators). The interviewed students talk about their perception of their translation teachers and the influence the latter have on the students’ pathway towards new skills and competences. The questions posed to the students also pertained to the problems and difficulties that they see on their way to becoming professional translators and effective entrepreneurs on the translation market. The research results show, on the one hand, that the students are engaged into the processes of self-education and self-realization. On the other hand, also noticeable are such educational areas in which the teachers guidance and facilitation could empower the students more in their transition to higher levels of development in building their career potential.

  • Issue Year: 64/2016
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 117-145
  • Page Count: 29
  • Language: Polish