Translation Competence Components Analysis
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What is a necessary step to plan a syllabus or assess the value of a training programme?

  • Conduct a market research study
  • Refer to Kelly's 2005 research findings
  • Hire professional translators and interpreters
  • Analyze the components of Translation competence (correct)
  • What is the importance of understanding passive working languages for interpreters and translators?

  • High-school knowledge of foreign languages is sufficient for all levels
  • Passive language understanding is not important for interpreters and translators
  • Requirements for understanding passive languages increase as one moves up to top-level translation and conference interpreting (correct)
  • It is a trivial requirement for all levels of interpreting and translation work
  • Which author's presentation is similar to the one discussed in the text?

  • Roberts
  • Jean Maillot (correct)
  • Nord
  • Hansen
  • Why is it important to have good passive knowledge of passive working languages for interpreters and translators?

    <p>To ensure comprehension of texts/speeches in the source languages at different levels of interpretation and translation work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the level of interpreting or translation work and the requirements for passive language knowledge?

    <p>As one progresses to top-level translation and conference interpreting, the requirements for passive language knowledge increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary skill that professionals in conference interpreting must possess?

    <p>Rapid response to spoken language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional requirement is set at a demanding standard for top-level interpreting and translation?

    <p>Professional writing/editorial skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the writing skills required for technical translators from those required for literary translators?

    <p>Writing skills similar to literary writers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides trans-linguistic communication competence, what else are technical translators required to have?

    <p>Professional writing/editorial skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third requirement for interpreters and translators, which can vary based on the subject-matter and working conditions?

    <p>'Sufficient knowledge' of themes and subject-matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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