Lost in Translation: Case Study of Interpreting American SBUs by Russian EFL Learners Majoring in Linguistics

Klassen, Elena V.; Obdalova, Olga A.; Averina, Svetlana Yu.

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.08.059

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“…Additionaly, Yousoufi (2014), Klassen et al (2015), and Károly (2012) found similar results to the finding of this research, despite differences in the use of theories as guidance in the process of the researches. The researches confirmed that linguistics errors, mainly the problems related to vocabulary, were the major difficulties faced by translators.…”

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Error Analysis Of Translated Text Made By Maritime Students (in Maritime Context)

Warman

2019

borju. borneo. educational. j.

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Despite its importance, translation is just newly concerned for studies. Maritime students learning Maritime English are often faced with translation activity, especially as a way to introduce new field-specific terms in the learning process. The complex nature of the field has become a challenge to the beginner learners involved in the activity related to the field. The purpose of the study is to investigate the types of error that students often make when translating maritime texts. The participants of the study were 5 maritime students at first year involving in the subject of Maritime English. Instrument utilized in the study was a checklist of translation errors adapted from the theory of Nord (1997). The results indicated that most of translation errors made were related to linguistics translation errors. The conclusion drawn was that the students faced a challenge concerning the lack of English vocabulary, both General English vocabulary and Maritime English terms.

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“…The translation problems which emerged in the research are categorized into three categories including: lexical problems, cultural problems, and stylistic problems. Additionally, [14] conducted a case study with a number of 75 participants of English linguistics students in Russia. The research took place in the Tomsk State University.…”

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Error Analysis Of Translated Text Made By Maritime Students (in Maritime Context)

Warman

2019

borju. borneo. educational. j.

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“…According to Klassen et al (2015) the case study proves to be resultative in some special translation trainings which "help to raise the quality of translation" (p. 243).…”

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Developing Translation Skills Through Case-Study Technique

Pushkina¹

2022

Proceedings of the X International Research Conference Topical Issues of Linguistics and Teaching Methods in Business and Profe

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The study deals with modern techniques of teaching. Interactivity, innovative forms and teaching tools employed contribute to the creation of an activity-oriented training process for future translators. The aim of the article is to present the effectiveness of case-study technique in developing future interpreters' professional skills through interactive classes. The article presents potency of the scheme for solving translation tasks by analyzing problem situations (case-study), which results in students' progress in acquiring translation skills. The students were provided with the worked-out algorithm to solve specifically chosen cases containing translation blunders, in four weeks of the experimental training they demonstrated deeper understanding of the diversity of cases, improved their skills to listen to and evaluate their peers' ideas and the ability to draw conclusions through discussion. The implementation of the casestudy method has proved its effectiveness in the process of training future translators, significantly facilitate creation of student-centered and motivating educational environment.

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Lost in Translation: Case Study of Interpreting American SBUs by Russian EFL Learners Majoring in Linguistics

Cited by 2 publications

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Error Analysis Of Translated Text Made By Maritime Students (in Maritime Context)

Error Analysis Of Translated Text Made By Maritime Students (in Maritime Context)

Developing Translation Skills Through Case-Study Technique

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