Abstracts
Abstract
Despite the fact that translation teaching research has been gaining momentum over the last two decades, little has been written and therefore known about translation assessment in the teaching context. This article reports on a data-based empirical study of translation testing in China. The issues raised in it range from teachers’ attitudes towards testing to its objectives, design, contents, frequency, and its pedagogical roles. It is suggested that more research be done on translation testing, of which the first task is to develop a theoretical framework to provide guidance for translation testing practice and research. It is further recommended that translation testing be made more teaching-oriented and brought closer to the real world of professional translation.
Keywords/Mots-clés:
- translation testing,
- teachers’ attitudes towards testing,
- design of translation tests,
- pedagogical roles of translation tests,
- China
Résumé
Même si la recherche en enseignement de la traduction a eu le vent dans les voiles ces dernières années, peu de choses ont été diffusées sur l’évaluation de la traduction dans le contexte universitaire. Cet article présente une étude fondée sur des données d’évaluation de traductions en Chine. Les questions soulevées vont de l’attitude des enseignants face à l’évaluation jusqu’aux objectifs, modèles, contenus, fréquences et leurs fonctions pédagogiques. Il s’agit de développer les recherches en évaluation dont la première tâche est de développer un cadre théorique pour guider l’évaluation de la pratique et de la recherche. On recommande également que l’évaluation de la traduction soit davantage liée à l’enseignement et plus en conformité avec le monde réel de la traduction professionnelle.
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