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Vol. 66:6 (2020) ► pp.883–901

Professional interpreting translation education in the Chinese mainland

History, achievements, challenges and future prospects

| Shenzhen University | Guangdong University of Science and Technology
| Beijing Foreign Studies University
| Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
This paper reviews the history and achievements of professional interpreting and translation education in the Chinese mainland since 1979, discusses the internal and external challenges it faces in the new era and puts forward some measures to accelerate and upgrade its development so as to offer some insights for the future development of translation education in China and beyond. It is hoped that this paper will enable interpreting and translation teachers and scholars around the world to better understand the achievements and status quo of professional interpreting and translation education in the Chinese mainland and will enhance understanding, communication and exchanges of the interpreting and translation education circle internationally.
Keywords: reform and opening up, professional interpreting and translation education, achievements, challenges, countermeasures
Article outline
  • 1.Review of historical development of professional interpreting and translation education in Chinese mainland
  • 2.Achievements and status quo of professional interpreting and translation education in Chinese mainland
    • 2.1Disciplinary construction
    • 2.2Disciplinary development
    • 2.3Disciplinary achievements
    • 2.4Disciplinary exchanges
    • 2.5Social contributions
  • 3.Challenges faced by professional interpreting and translation education in Chinese mainland
  • 4.Measures for future development of professional interpreting and translation education
  • 5.Conclusion
  • References
Published online: 14 December 2020
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