Didactics of translation

This entry presents the evolution and current situation of the didactics of translation, as well as avenues of future research. It describes the following aspects: The evolution of translator training. The evolution of research on the didactics of translation, divided into three stages: beginning, development and consolidation. The characteristics of the research carried out to date, with the approaches that have been taken presented in two categories: teacher-centred and product-oriented transmissionist approaches; and student-centred and process-oriented approaches. The requirements applicable to curriculum design in translator training. Lastly, the entry looks at the areas in which research has been conducted, the most pressing research needs, and the methodological issues and problems research must tackle