Authentic Project-based Learning in Translation and Interpreting Studies: Zooming Out and Zooming In (Routledge Studies in East Asian Interpreting)

This book delves into the dynamic world of authentic project-based learning (PjBL) in translation and interpreting (T&I) education. With translation and interpreting programs on the rise, especially in China, the book merges academic rigor with market realities and provides valuable insights for the cultivation of school-based translation projects that prepare students for the global stage.Using cross-analysis of eleven representative projects, Li’s research identifies patterns, trends, and commonalities in PjBL and distinguishes traditional classroom exercises from innovative internship projects.The chapters offer an in-depth analysis of a unique internship project in collaboration with the United Nations at Shanghai International Studies University, from recruitment to leadership selection, and from teamwork to task management, where students gain real-world skills, collaborate seamlessly, and tackle continuous challenges.By situating a unique case within this broader education conte