School of Languages and Linguistics - Research Publications

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Translation and language learning: The role of translation in the teaching of languages in the European Union

PYM, A ; Malmkjær, K ; Gutiérrez-Colon, M (Publications Office of the European Union, 2013)

This study asks how translation, both written and spoken, can contribute to the learning of a foreign or second language (L2) in primary, secondary and higher education. It is based on questionnaire surveys that were responded to by a total of 963 experts and teachers; the qualitative research process further benefited from input by 101 contributors.
Translation Research Projects 4

Pym, A ; Orrego.Carmona, D ; Pym, A ; Orrego-Carmona, D (Intercultural Studies Group, 2012)
The status of the translation profession in the European union

Pym, A ; Grin, F ; Sfreddo, C ; Chan, ALJ (Anthem Press, 2011-01-01)

Based on thorough and extensive research, this book examines in detail traditional status signals in the translation profession. It provides case studies of eight European and non-European countries, with further chapters on sociological and economic modelling, and goes on to identify a number of policy options and make recommendations on rectifying problem areas.