15.1638, Books: Translation: Sawyer

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Subject: 15.1638, Books: Translation: Sawyer

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Date:  Mon, 24 May 2004 11:02:56 -0400 (EDT)
From:  paul at benjamins.com
Subject:  Fundamental Aspects of Interpreter Education: Sawyer

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Date:  Mon, 24 May 2004 11:02:56 -0400 (EDT)
From:  paul at benjamins.com
Subject:  Fundamental Aspects of Interpreter Education: Sawyer

Title: Fundamental Aspects of Interpreter Education
Subtitle: Curriculum and Assessment
Series Title: Benjamins Translation Library 47

Publication Year: 2004
Publisher:	John Benjamins
		http://www.benjamins.com/
		http://www.benjamins.nl/

Book URL: http://www.benjamins.com/cgi-bin/t_bookview.cgi?bookid=BTL%2047

Author: David B. Sawyer, Monterey Institute of IS

Hardback: ISBN: 9027216533, Pages: xviii, 312 pp., Price: Europe EURO
	   Comment: 125.00

Abstract:

The author offers an overview of the Interpreting Studies literature
on curriculum and assessment. A discussion of curriculum definitions,
foundations, and guidelines suggests a framework based upon scientific
and humanistic approaches--curriculum as process and as
interaction. Language testing concepts are introduced and related to
interpreting. By exploring means of integrating valid and reliable
assessment into the curriculum, the author breaks new ground in this
under-researched area.

Case studies of degree examinations provide sample data on pass/fail
rates, test criteria, and text selection. A curriculum model is
outlined as a practical example of synthesis, flexibility, and
streamlining.

This volume will appeal to interpretation and translation instructors,
program administrators, and language industry professionals seeking a
discussion of the theoretical and practical aspects of curriculum and
assessment theory. This book also presents a new area of application
for curriculum and language testing specialists.

Table of contents

Figures and tables  xi
Preface and acknowledgements  xv
Chapter 1. Introduction  1
Chapter 2. Interpreter education literature  19
Chapter 3. Fundamental aspects of curriculum  39
Chapter 4. Foundations of interpreter performance assessment  93
Chapter 5. Introduction to the case study  131
Chapter 6. Case study Part I: Translation and interpretation
	   competence 145
Chapter 7. Case study Part II: Survey of exam jury members  177
Chapter 8. Case study Part III: Analysis of exam texts  191
Chapter 9. Implications of the case study  209
Chapter 10. Curriculum enhancement: An integrated Y-track model  215
Outlook: On the political and ethical consequences of test validation
	 231
Notes  237
Appendices
Appendix A  241
Appendix B  244
Appendix C  252
References  265
Index  303

Lingfield(s):	Translation

Written In:	English (Language Code: ENG)

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