A case for holistic translation assessment
Mikel Garant · Työväentutkimus Vuosikirja · 2009
This paper presents a linear study of assessment practices in the English section of the University of Helsinki, Department of Translation Studies. 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 exemplified 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.