Why teach translating? Those trained to translate know how to transfer a message from one language to another while preserving the meaning across language boundaries. They can also read the entire text or passage before translating, check other sources such as dictionaries, and revise the translationsolid groundwork for the more demanding task of interpreting in real time.
In Translating from English, top interpreter educator Carol Patrie seeks to encourage students and interpreters to use creativity and a range of linguistic resources to come up with a faithful translation without the pressure of real-time processing. Learning to translate effectively can be a steppingstone to real-time or simultaneous interpretation. It can also be a worthy and rewarding career in its own right, as shown by the translators who are much in demand at the United Nations, in business, in government, and in the academic world.
Give yourself a powerful teaching tool with Discussion Questions, Models of Translation, and Progress Tracking Sheets. Topics include:
- Preparing to Translate
- Analyzing the Meaning of the Text
- Message Transfer
- Reformulating the Message
- Priorities in Translation
- Testing the Translation
Use this innovative step-by-step approach in the classroom to sharpen your students linguistic problem-solving abilities and boost their confidence. Translating from English promotes language competency and enables students to develop their translation skills, better preparing them for the day when they may have to interpret in real time.
The Effective Interpreting Series is a multi-installment series offering source materials designed to develop effective simultaneous interpreting skills.
Carol J. Patrie, Ph.D., CSC, SC:L, CI, CT was instrumental in designing the Master of Arts in Interpretation at Gallaudet University. With numerous national and international publications and presentations, Patrie is one of the foremost professionals in the fields of Interpretation and Education.
