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Tue May 25 2004

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    Message 1: Fundamental Aspects of Interpreter Education: Sawyer

     Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 11:02:56 -0400 (EDT)
    From: paul <paulbenjamins.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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