Publication
Title
Conceptualising translation revision competence : a pilot study on the 'tools and research' subcompetence
Author
Abstract
Translation revision is an important step in the translation workflow. However, translation revision competence remains ill-defined. After identifying what is understood by 'revision' in a translation context and discussing the theoretical translation revision competence (TRC) model previously designed by the authors, this article analyses and interprets the results of an empirical pilot study designed to test the presence of the tools and research subcompetence hypothesised in the TRC model. An experiment with 21 master-level translation and/or language students was carried out: the experimental group was given revision training as a form of treatment and the control group was not. The TRC subcompetence under investigation was tested adopting a pretest-posttest experimental design. Both groups performed four controlled revision tasks and their revision process was keylogged. The results, subjected to quantitative statistical analyses, show that revisers and translators use the same tools, as hypothesised, but that they use these tools differently.
Language
English
Source (journal)
JoSTrans : the journal of specialised translation. - London, 2003, currens
Publication
London : 2017
ISSN
1740-357X
Volume/pages
28 (2017) , p. 293-316
ISI
000424447000014
Full text (open access)
UAntwerpen
Faculty/Department
Research group
Project info
Towards a model of translation revision competence
A stage for the world: towards an inclusive theatre experience.
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Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 06.03.2018
Last edited 09.10.2023
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