Simultaneous translation is used as the basis for a study of the transmission of meaning in the process of translation and in that of oral communication. The fact that most utterances give only a hint of an idea to express the entire thought is the foundation of the study. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

In the hope of throwing some light on the process of translation, and within the framework of a specific definition of translation, nine levels of literary and general translation are identified. The responsibilities of the translator are discussed. French is used in the examples. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Nine applications of the ordinary language laboratory to the training of simultaneous translators. Functional and technical descriptions of each application are given. These modes of interpretation practice in a university setting substitute for the more sophisticated facilities used by major professional schools. (AMH)

This article presents a prospectus and bibliography for a course on "German Women Writers of the Twentieth Century" given at Stanford University in English. Selections are limited to authors available in English translation. (Author/TL)

A discussion of some present and potential problems located at the intersection of language education and the employability of translators. A set of three issues is discussed: the selling of translation, the interaction between education and industry, and acquaintance with modern tools of communication. (AMH)

Describes several teaching techniques designed to develop students' verbal and reading skills in French. The aim is for practical skills of communication and reading rather than technical grammar. (CHK)

Describes humanistically-oriented learning activities which give second language students a feeling of achievement: encouraging students to express themselves in the second language; having students update or improve educational materials; having students update or improve educational materials; students writing statements about themselves;…

Word processing in Portuguese on the IBM Personal Computer requires software capable of displaying, on the monitor and printouts, the special characters accessible through IBM's extended ACSII set. Among software packages which can do this are: "Alexander,""MultiMate,""Nota Bene,""Volkswriter Deluxe," and…

The Bracken Basic Concept Scale (BBCS) was translated into Spanish, and 32 preschool and primary age bilingual children were assessed in a counter-balanced format with the English and newly translated Spanish forms to assess the adequacy of the translation. Preliminary content validity of the Spanish BBCS was demonstrated. (Author/JAZ)

Describes a computer-assisted language learning project at the University of Wuppertal (West Germany). It's hoped that teachers can overcome the two handicaps of the past--lack of teacher awareness of current audio-visual technical aids, as well as unsophisticated computer hardware--both problems by getting the opportunity to familiarize…

Describes the National Simulation in International Studies and Translation Program which links international studies and foreign languages programs at a number of universities. This program provides a natural context for the exercise of translation for the language student and an authenticity of experience for students of international politics.…

The investigation and use of machine translation as an adjunct to human translation at the Soviet Union's All-Union Translation Center, a centralized scientific and technical translation facility, is examined. The issues of error correction, the variety of translation types needed, and special lexical considerations are discussed. (MSE)

It is proposed that treatment of translation as a discipline can provide translators with techniques and perspectives on their work. Spanish and Dutch versions of a novel illustrate how seemingly innocent and subtle shifts in perspective can affect the most important and distinguishing qualities of a text. (MSE)

In recognition of the value of cultures with languages that are not commonly spoken, the Czech and Slovak publishing industries have a long-standing policy of making available literary works translated from dozens of languages other than "world" languages, contributing to international cultural understanding and appreciation. (MSE)

Suggests that the teaching of translation should be given an increased importance in language study curricular revisions because it develops very usable language skills, makes the students aware of cultural differences, and can help in the study of literary criticism as a way to perform text "deconstruction." (Author/SED)