Journal Article

·2013 OPEN ACCESS

Determining Proficiency Level in Foreign Language Teaching: The Case of Translation and Interpretation Students

Pınar Çelik YTU , Lale Özcan YTU

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

The aim of our article is to investigate to what extent the existing foreign language level determination systems are adaptable to translation and interpretation student profile. We also aim to underline the proficiency level differences and question what type of studies can be done on students’ foreign language level differences. Unlike The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which is accepted as a core stone in foreign language teaching, there is an officially recognized reference system based on “active language” and “passive language” in education of translation and interpretation, particularly conference interpreting.

Keywords

Interpretation (philosophy) Foreign language Computer science Linguistics Language interpretation Language proficiency Natural language processing Foreign language teaching Language assessment Core (optical fiber) Language industry Mathematics education Psychology Comprehension approach Natural language Interpreter Programming language

Subject Areas

Translation Studies and Practices ·Language and Linguistics ·Social Sciences
Second Language Learning and Teaching ·Literature and Literary Theory ·Social Sciences
Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare ·General Health Professions ·Health Sciences

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