A critical account of the concept of 'basic legal knowledge': theory and practice

• Published in: The interpreter and translator trainer Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 156 - 172
• Main Author: Ordóñez-López, Pilar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 04.05.2015
• Subjects: basic legal knowledge; legal translation; module design; translation competence; undergraduate translator training

Subject knowledge is, according to most definitions, one of the basic components of legal translation competence. There is widespread agreement that legal translators must have some basic knowledge of the legal systems involved in order to perform satisfactorily. Nevertheless, no concrete proposals...