Competence-based approach to the formation of information competency of future translators in the process of training

Authors

  • Rostislav TARASENKO

Abstract

The  article  deals  with  the  questions  of  competence-based  approach  in  training  future
translators. The regulatory requirements for the competency of translators for their professional
activities are summarized. The key competencies of translators are analyzed, which are the basis
of the European Master's Program in Translation. The place of  information competency in the
structure of professional competence of translators is defined. It is noted that the competencebased  approach  in  training  future  translators  provides  focus  of  content  and  outcomes  of  the
educational  process  on  the  formation  of  their  key  competencies  that  allow  performing
professional  activities  in  accordance  with  the  standardized  and  non-standard  tasks  to  be
competitive  in  the  international  job  market.  Formation  of  information  competency  of  a  future
translator as one of the key will allow a systematic approach to dealing with foreign-language
information, as the main object of translation.
Key words: competence-based approach, standard, information competency, translator.
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Author Biography

  • Rostislav TARASENKO
    PhD in technical sciences