ENHANCING TRANSLATION COMPETENCE IN PROSPECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS: A FUNCTIONAL-COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH
Keywords:
translation competence, foreign language pedagogy, functional translation, communicative approach, bilingual education, cognitive strategies, intercultural mediation, teacher education, CAT tools.Abstract
This scientific article investigates pedagogical foundations and
methodological strategies for enhancing translation competence among prospective
foreign language teachers, with a particular focus on undergraduate English majors in
Uzbekistan. The study examines translation not merely as a linguistic exercise but as a
multi-dimensional process involving intercultural awareness, functional literacy, and
strategic mediation. Drawing upon cognitive, communicative, and functionalist translation
theories, as well as local pedagogical practice, this research offers a comprehensive model
integrating traditional approaches with modern educational technologies. The implications
for teacher education curriculum development and translational didactics are discussed.
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