Testing And Assessment Of Interpreting
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| Author | : Claudia V. Angelelli |
| Publisher | : John Benjamins Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 395 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9027231907 |
Download Testing and Assessment in Translation and Interpreting Studies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"Testing and Assessment in Translation and Interpreting Studies" examines issues of measurement that are essential to translation and interpreting. Conceptualizing testing both as a process and a product, the collection of papers explores these issues across languages and settings (including university classrooms, research projects, the private sector, and professional associations). The authors have approached their chapters from different perspectives using a variety of methods, some focusing on very specific variables, and others providing a much broader overview of the issues at hand. Chapters range from a discussion of the measurement of text cohesion in translation; the measurement of interactional competence in interpreting; the use of a particular scale to measure interpreters renditions to the application of a specific approach to grading or general program assessment (such as interpreter or translator certification at the national level or program admissions processes). These studies point to the need for greater integration of research and practice in the specific area of testing and assessment and are a welcome addition to the field."
| Author | : Jing Chen |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2021-04-10 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9811585547 |
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This book highlights reliable, valid and practical testing and assessment of interpreting, presenting important developments in China, where testing and assessment have long been a major concern for interpreting educators and researchers, but have remained largely under-reported. The book not only offers theoretical insights into potential issues and problems undermining interpreting assessment, but also describes useful measurement models to address such concerns. Showcasing the latest Chinese research to create rubrics-referenced rating scales, enhance formative assessment practice, and explore (semi-)automated assessment, the book is a valuable resource for educators, trainers and researchers, enabling to gain a better understanding of interpreting testing and assessment as both a worthwhile endeavor and a promising research area.
| Author | : Dina Tsagari |
| Publisher | : Peter Lang Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9781299677296 |
Download Assessment Issues in Language Translation and Interpreting Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The need for reliable and valid assessments of translator and interpreter skills has been widely acknowledged inside and outside these professions and the (language) testing community. Despite this agreement, the actual assessments which serve as gatekeepers for professional translators and interpreters do not always live up to the expectations. The focus of the volume is on the assessment of translator and interpreter skills leading to authorization, accreditation, registration and certification in different countries of the world. Apart from the description of the different assessment systems, the chapters shed light on the intricate social, political and financial issues influencing the choices that lead to a specific kind of assessment.
| Author | : Dina Tsagari |
| Publisher | : Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Language and languages |
| ISBN | : 9783631636039 |
Download Assessment Issues in Language Translation and Interpreting Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The need for reliable and valid assessments of translator and interpreter (T&I) skills has been widely acknowledged inside and outside these professions and the (language) testing community. The focus of the volume is on assessment of T&I leading to authorization, accreditation, registration and certification in different countries of the world.
| Author | : Lyle F. Bachman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 382 |
| Release | : 2004-11-18 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 0521802776 |
Download Statistical Analyses for Language Assessment Book Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book provides language teachers with guidelines to develop suitable listening tests.
| Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 113 |
| Release | : 2020-09-19 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 0309675480 |
Download A Principled Approach to Language Assessment Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The United States is formally represented around the world by approximately 14,000 Foreign Service officers and other personnel in the U.S. Department of State. Roughly one-third of them are required to be proficient in the local languages of the countries to which they are posted. To achieve this language proficiency for its staff, the State Department's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) provides intensive language instruction and assesses the proficiency of personnel before they are posted to a foreign country. The requirement for language proficiency is established in law and is incorporated in personnel decisions related to job placement, promotion, retention, and pay. A Principled Approach to Language Assessment: Considerations for the U.S. Foreign Service Institute evaluates the different approaches that exist to assess foreign language proficiency that FSI could potentially use. This report considers the key assessment approaches in the research literature that are appropriate for language testing, including, but not limited to, assessments that use task-based or performance-based approaches, adaptive online test administration, and portfolios.
| Author | : Gessica De Angelis |
| Publisher | : Multilingual Matters |
| Total Pages | : 101 |
| Release | : 2021-09-06 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1800410565 |
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The field of multilingual testing and assessment has grown rapidly in recent years due to the widespread need to integrate immigrant populations into mainstream education and to provide fair and equitable forms of assessment for all students. However, a continuing emphasis on bilingual students has created a significant gap in testing and assessment research. This book addresses the need for research and guidance on testing multilingual students: at its heart is the difference between designing multilingual tests and testing multilingual individuals. The author introduces an integrated approach to testing and assessment, a flexible approach that combines information about multilingual learners' knowledge, skills and abilities with information about their language background and living environment. The book provides an overview of existing research conducted with multilingual populations; provides guidelines for test-writers, teachers and educators that outline the steps involved in the design, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests for multiple language speakers; and demonstrates how to use the integrated approach to testing and assessment in a multilingual educational context.
| Author | : David Sawyer |
| Publisher | : John Benjamins Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 350 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9781588114600 |
Download Fundamental Aspects of Interpreter Education Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
| Author | : Cynthia Giambruno |
| Publisher | : Universidad de Alicante |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 8497173082 |
Download Assessing legal interpreter quality through testing and certification: The Qualitas Project Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Respect for the procedural rights of any individual involved in police or judicial matters is a basic tenet of a modern and sound system of justice. Providing legal interpreting services to suspects, defendants, victims and witnesses who are not proficient in the language in which legal matters are being conducted is a broadly accepted practice throughout the EU. However, it is only recently that emphasis has been placed on the quality of the services provided. EU Directive 2010/64/EU, through its mandate for quality in legal interpreter and translating services, has provided the impetus needed to reexamine current practices and work towards common standards and practices across the EU that would enhance mutual trust and allow for reciprocity and the sharing of expertise. This volume reflects the deliberations of a panel of experts from the fields of legal interpreting, testing theory, and public policy who agree that the most effective means of ensuring quality is through testing and certification. It addresses issues related to the assessment of the skill sets and knowledge required to ensure high quality legal interpreting and offers practical guidance and advice on the design and administration of a valid and reliable certification process.
| Author | : Franz Pöchhacker |
| Publisher | : John Benjamins Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2014-10-15 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9027269548 |
Download Aptitude for Interpreting Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published as a Special Issue of Interpreting (issue 10:1, 2011) and complemented with two articles published in Interpreting issue 16:1, 2014, this volume provides a comprehensive view of the challenge of identifying and measuring aptitude for interpreting. Following a broad review of the existing literature, the array of eight empirical papers captures the multiple dimensions of aptitude, from personality traits and soft skills such as motivation, anxiety and learning styles to aspects of cognitive performance. The populations studied, with experimental as well as survey research designs, include students and professionals of sign language interpreting as well as spoken-language interpreting, and valuable synergies emerge. While pointing to the need for much further work, the papers brought together in this volume clearly represent the cutting edge of research into aptitude for interpreting, and should prove a milestone on the way toward supplying educators with reliable methods for testing applicants to interpreter training programs.
