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In:A History of Modern Translation Knowledge: Sources, concepts, effects
Edited by Lieven D’hulst and Yves Gambier
[Benjamins Translation Library 142] 2018
► pp. 415–427

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Chapter 7.2
Training

Published online: 28 June 2018
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Article outline
  • 1.Translator and interpreter training
  • 2.Evolution of research on didactics
    • 2.1Overview
    • 2.2Approaches
      • 2.2.1Transmissionist, teacher-centred and product-oriented approaches
        • Traditional teaching
        • Contrastive approaches
        • Focus on theoretical content
      • 2.2.2Student-centred and process-oriented approaches
        • Objective-based training
        • Focus on the translation process
        • The translation task and project-based approach
        • The social constructivist approach
        • Competence-based training
        • Focus on professional aspects. Translation in situation and situated learning
    • 2.3Areas of research
  • 3.Challenges ahead
  • Note
  • References and further reading
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