Investigating Translation Errors in Students' Translation Tasks: A Case Study Approach and Its Pedagogical Implications

Abstract

The demand for accurate translations of written and spoken texts has increases in both personal and professional contexts, it becomes increasingly important for one to assess the error rate made by translators. Such errors can impede effective communication and have negative implications in academic and professional settings. This study adopted Typology of Translation Errors; the translation error analysis framework proposed by Liao (2010) in order to evaluate the translation accuracy of students. The data collected from written documents (students' translation assignments) was analysed, and errors were classified into three categories based on the proposed model: rendition errors, language errors, and other errors. These mistakes were analysed in order to draw conclusions. Students made errors in all three disciplines, as indicated by the results. This analysis enables students to recognise and correct their errors, resulting in a deeper understanding of the target language and improved translation skills overall. In addition, it offers insightful pedagogical implications.