Publications
Publication details [#6799]
Newmark, Peter. 1994. Teaching translators. In Kruger, Alet, ed. New perspectives on teaching translators and interpreters in South Africa. Muckleneuk: University of South Africa. pp. 41–51.
Publication type
Article in jnl/bk
Publication language
English
Keywords
assessment=evaluation | competence=skills | curriculum | knowledge=background knowledge=expert knowledge | linguistic approach=linguistics | practice=translation practice=interpreting practice | target language | teaching (translation)=didactics (translation) | text type=typology | theory=translation theory=interpreting theory | translator=translator's role=translator studies | writer=author
Abstract
In this paper, Newmark outlines the fact that first of all, a translator is a writer and should therefore possess exceptional knowledge of his/her target language. He argues that “any fool can learn a language, but it takes intelligence as well as skill and knowledge to be able to translate”. He provides some insights on, among other issues: the following: the translator’s qualities and qualifications, the curriculum (theory and practice), testing and examination.
Source : Based on information from author(s)