Ovsyannikov V. V., Slasnaya E. V. Directionality of translation at the faculties of foreign languages

Authors

  • Ovsyannikov V. V. Zaporozhye National University
  • Slasnaya E. V. Slavic College of the National Aviation University

Keywords:

language, native language, foreign language, translation, directionality of translation, direct translation, version, “naturalness” of translation, linguistic competence.

Abstract

The article elaborates on theoretical aspects of directionality in translation in connection with current
practices pursued at the University departments of foreign languages in the Ukraine. In contrast to a belief shared
by the majority of the academia of this country, translating into a language of habitual use (the only ‘natural’ way
of translating) happens to be the most unnatural one in terms of the main objective of foreign languages
departments: to bring the student to the level of competence in the foreign language that can be described as
‘near-native’. Unfortunately, translating into a language of habitual use is taken for granted by movers and
shakers.

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Published

2020-05-14

How to Cite

Ovsyannikov V. V., & Slasnaya E. V. (2020). Ovsyannikov V. V., Slasnaya E. V. Directionality of translation at the faculties of foreign languages. Philological Treatises, 4(2), 56–59. Retrieved from https://tractatus.sumdu.edu.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/596

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2012): Philological Treatises

Section

Articles