Exploring the Efficacy of the Production-Oriented Approach in Improving English Interpreting Skills—A Case Study

Authors

  • Xiangjin Wang

    School of Languages, Literacies & Translation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang 11800, Malaysia
  • Ilangko Subramaniam

    School of Languages, Literacies & Translation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang 11800, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.7113
Received: 22 August 2024 | Revised: 5 September 2024 | Accepted: 13 September 2024 | Published Online: 12 November 2024

Abstract

The demand for efficient English interpreters have been on a constant rise in the rapid evaluation of globalization—the skilled interpreters are a prerequisite for international interactions across diplomatic, business, and cultural domains. The traditional models in practice to train the interpreters are based on theoretical knowledge with less emphasis on practical skills required for effective real-world communication. In contrast, the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) focuses more on Practical Language Application (PLA), considered a better alternative to conventional training methodologies. This study challenges to analyze the effectiveness of the POA in improving English Interpreting Skills (EIS) by creating a case study at a top university in China. The work employed a quantitative research design on a study involving 47 students in pre-test/post-test experiments to measure the boosts achieved in EIS direct features to POA implementation. Results indicated significant improvements in the experimental groups, with undergraduates and graduates showing mean score increases of 13 and 12 points, respectively, after the implementation of POA.

Keywords:

Production-Oriented Approach; Machine Learning; English Interpreting Skills; Practical Language Application

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Wang, X., & Subramaniam, I. (2024). Exploring the Efficacy of the Production-Oriented Approach in Improving English Interpreting Skills—A Case Study. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(5), 398–406. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i5.7113

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