The graduation paper in Translation Studies: Nuances of critical thinking
Journal Title: English Studies at NBU - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Critical thinking skills play a vital role in a knowledge society and have a direct influence on the quality of teaching and learning. We aim at highlighting the way in which the graduation paper in Translation Studies can become an excellent opportunity to encourage students to test the applicability of key concepts from this field and to tackle research systematically. Based on our experience of supervising graduation papers on translation studies-related topics, we have identified students’ typical approaches and recurring difficulties. This allows us to suggest possible solutions for the problems encountered, depending on each stage of the process. Our purpose as supervisors is to endow students with the cognitive flexibility they need in order to draw up an adequate research plan, use translation assessment criteria creatively and hone their critical skills for future real-life situations.
Authors and Affiliations
Iulia Bobăilă, Manuela Mihăescu, Alina Pelea
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- DOI 10.33919/esnbu.18.2.1
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