ERIC Number: ED613072
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-2376-760X
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Exploring Online Collaborative Translator Training in an Online Discussion Forum
Al-Jarf, Reima Saado
Online Submission, Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research (JALLR) v4 n4 p147-160 2017
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.
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Semitic Languages, Asynchronous Communication, Group Discussion, Feedback (Response), Language Processing, Error Correction, Dictionaries, Electronic Publishing, Student Attitudes, English (Second Language), Translation, Color, Revision (Written Composition), Second Languages, Foreign Countries, Student Needs, Online Courses, College Students, Majors (Students), Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Egypt; Bahrain; Saudi Arabia; Syria
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