scholarly journals Think-Aloud Protocol Analysis in Translation Studies

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Kussmaul ◽  
Sonja Tirkkonen-Condit
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Protocol Analysis ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Focus Of Attention ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Think Aloud Protocol ◽  
Use Of Models

Abstract Think-Aloud Protocol Analysis in Translation Studies: This paper reports on think-aloud protocol (TAP) research in Finland and Germany. It discusses some methodological issues: choice of subjects, TAPs in a language-learning and in a professional context, monologue and dialogue protocols, the use of models provided by psycholinguistics. Two types of processes - successful and less successful ones - are distinguished and specified as to the subjects' comprehension and reverbalisation processes, their focus of attention, decision-making, monitoring, flexibility, creative thinking and attitude toward the task. Some tentative results of the research going on in Germany and Finland are presented. The results are expected to serve as hypotheses for the teaching of translation.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document