Translation and Interpreting and Bilingualism

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Abstract

Translation and interpreting are deeply interconnected with bilingualism. Without high degrees of bilingualism, neither translation nor interpreting is feasible. This does not mean, however, that either translation or interpreting is a by-product of bilingualism. Rather it means that high attainment in bilingualism is a precondition for highly proficient translation/interpreting. The relationship between language ability, types of bilingualism, and translation/interpreting performance has not been sufficiently researched.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics
EditorsCarol Chapelle
PublisherWiley
ISBN (Electronic)9781405198431
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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