THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE INDUSTRY ADJUNCTS-TAUGHT COURSE IN T&I TRAINING - AN EXPLORATIVE CASE STUDY IN A CHINESE UNIVERSITY

Liu Shuang

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In response to the persistent gap between academic training and industry demands in Translation and Interpreting (T&I), a closer link between academia and industry is widely advocated. One promising approach is the integration of industry professionals into T&I training programs. However, empirical research on the effectiveness of this pedagogical model remains scant. This study investigates an industry-adjunct-taught course implemented at a university in China, examining its influence on students’ self-efficacy as translators. Through thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 participants, the study explores the sources contributing to their enhanced self-efficacy. The findings reveal that the course significantly fostered students’ self-efficacy in three key domains: translation competence, interpersonal skills, and service provision competence. This suggests that the course is effective in bridging the academia-industry divide by equipping students with the skills and knowledge essential for greater employability. The paper concludes with practical implications for the design and enhancement of such industry-integrated courses.

 

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self-efficacy; translator competence; academia-industry collaboration; industry adjuncts; curriculum design

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