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Publication Date: 2008
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Online Collaboration in Translation Instruction among Students and Instructors
Reima Al-Jarf
Online Submission, Translation Studies: Retrospective and Prospective Views v1 n1 p128-141 2008
An asynchronous online translation discussion forum was created and used to post texts to be translated by participating English-Arabic student translators from different countries. Volunteer translation instructors read participants' translations and gave communicative feedback on the location and types of errors. Errors were color-coded. No correct translations were provided. The participants revised their translations and re-posted them for further feedback. Each translation was subjected to several revisions and re-submissions before it reached an acceptable level. Translation tips were given. The participants had access to a variety of online dictionaries and resources. At the end of the semester, participants responded to a questionnaire regarding their online collaborative experience. Participant views and further reflections on online translation instruction are given. [This paper was presented at "Translation Studies: Retrospective and Prospective Views" 9-11 October 2008 "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania.]
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Translation, Asynchronous Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English (Second Language), Arabic, Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, College Students, Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teacher Student Relationship, Peer Relationship, Computer Mediated Communication
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia; Egypt; Bahrain; Syria; Jordan; Palestine; United Arab Emirates; Canada
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