TY  - GEN
TY  - GEN
T1  - A case for holistic translation assessment
JF  - AFinLA-e Soveltavan kielitieteen tutkimuksia
IS  - 1
SP  - 5
OP  - 17
A1  - Garant, Mikel
LA  - eng
YR  - 2009
UL  - https://kansalliskirjasto.finna.fi/Record/arto.013175121
AB  - This paper presents a linear study of assessment practices in the English translation section of the University of Helsinki. A qualitative methodology involving interviews and open-ended questionnaires was used to gather data in 1997, 2001 and 2008. Results suggest that a paradigm shift in Translation Studies has occurred during this period as exemplifi ed by the generally accepted grading methods. Points-based error focused grading which was the norm has been replaced across the board by holistic grading methods. Further, the current translation instructors tend to see points-based grading systems as suspect while holistic grading tends to be seen to be more related to training future translators for real world tasks.
KW  - translation assessment
KW  - translation testing
KW  - holistic assessment
KW  - holistic testing
ER  -