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ERIC Number: ED645167
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-2065-3514
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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.]
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
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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