State and prospects of translators training in Guinea

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyse and explain the teaching methodologyused in translator training in Guinea, specifically at the University General Lansana Conté de Sonfonia. It also aims at identifying the challenges faced by students, teachers and the managers of the training programme. Finally, it proposes solutions to improve on the quality of training translators in this programme. To achieve these objectives, a mixed-methods approach was used employing both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect and analyse data from graduate and undergraduate students, teachers and managers of the programme. The data was analysed using SPSS and Google Forms . The results indicate that the translator training is mainly focused on professional objectives. However, it was found that  access to modern material and teaching resources is insufficient. Moreover, the results revealed that the challenges encountered are closely linked to students' lack of proficiency in the source and target languages, the difficulty of recruiting qualified translation teachers, as well as the absence of courses in computer-assisted translation (CAT). In the light of these findings, the study recommends the integration of appropriate material and pedagogical resources, the enhancement of students' language skills, the recruitment of specialized translation teachers, and the introduction of computer-assisted translation (CAT) courses.