The Measurement of Translation Ability.

Stansfield, Charles W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ454528

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Measurement of Translation Ability.

Stansfield, Charles W.; And Others

Modern Language Journal, v76 n4 p455-67 Win 1992

Variables that constitute translation ability are discussed, based on a two-year development and validation study of job-related tests of translation ability for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The project involved the development of two parallel forms of the Spanish into English Verbatim Translation Exam (SEVTE). (five references) (LB)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Test Construction, Test Validity, Translation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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