ABOUT THE TEXT TYPES FOR TRANSLATION USED AT UNIVERSITY AND IN THE MARKET

Abstract

This paper reports a study exploring the type texts graduate students are requested to translate in comparison with those requested to translate at university. The paper will first discuss the growing demand for translation in the globalization context in Vietnam. Then it will give a brief description of the translation course at university there. Drawing on the results of the sttudy, the paper will continue to point out the mismatch between what is taught and what is required in the translation market. It will close by identifying and exploring some implications to enhance general graduate employability not only for the translation curriculum but also for any tertiary course in Vietnam.