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Vol. 29:1 (2017) ► pp.110–144

Convergences and divergences between studies on translator training and interpreter training

Findings from a database of English journal articles

| Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Hang Seng Management College |
| City University of Hong Kong |
Discussion on the convergences and divergences between Translation Studies (TS) and Interpreting Studies (IS) has taken place since the emergence of the latter. The unity and divide between translation and interpreting (T&I) activities are also strongly felt in the field of training. This study adopts a data-driven approach to examine research on translator and interpreter training. Based on an annotated database of T&I journal article entries, it shows the differences and similarities in research on translator training and interpreter training. Findings suggest that research on translator training and interpreter training share a thematic and methodological framework, but have different focuses on research themes and methods. The two sub-disciplines have different active authors, institutions and country/area rankings, linked by a small yet possibly growing number of cross-sub-disciplinary producers. These findings will shed much light on our knowledge of T&I activities and research.
Keywords: training, Translation Studies, Interpreting Studies, research themes, research methods
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Methodology
    • 2.1The database
    • 2.2Data analysis
  • 3.Results
    • 3.1Translator training and interpreter training: A panorama overview
    • 3.2Translator training vs. interpreter training: Research themes
      • 3.2.1Translator training vs. interpreter training: Teaching
      • 3.2.2Translator training vs. interpreter training: Learning
      • 3.2.3Translator training vs. interpreter training: Assessment
      • 3.2.4Translator training vs. interpreter training: Title analysis
    • 3.3.Translator training vs. interpreter training: Research methods
    • 3.4Translator training vs. interpreter training: Active authors, institutions and countries/areas
  • 4.Discussion and conclusions
    • 4.1Translator training vs. interpreter training: A general overview
    • 4.2Translator training vs. interpreter training: Research themes
    • 4.3Translator training vs. interpreter training: Research methods
    • 4.4Translator training vs. interpreter training: Active authors, institutions & countries/areas
    • 4.5Sign language interpreter training
  • Notes
  • References


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Published online: 1 June 2017
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