Didactics of Translation: Text in Context

The empirical basis of the model:

To construct a model of translation processes for translation teaching, Kiraly also draws on empirical results obtained through TAPs. One of the

most important findings in this respect is the role played by the interaction between uncontrolled processes (intuitive processes) and controlled processes:

The data analysis showed that only certain translation problems appeared to be a focus for controlled processing. Verbalizations revealed that conscious strategies were implemented only when subjects were unable to produce an acceptable translation solution for a source text unit through spontaneous associations or other unidentifiable uncontrolled processes. (Kiraly 1995: 97)
Accordingly, Kiraly concludes that
translation practice (classes in which translation is done) should focus on developing the ability spontaneously to associate source and target language elements with a high degree of accuracy and on applying translation strategies to resolve problems that occur. (Ibid)

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