CMT-based translator competence training and suggested curriculum in China

This thesis focuses on the application and interrelationships of translation theories and pedagogical issues, and aims to provide empirically an in-depth understanding of the translator competences required by the European Masters in Translation model, and a proposed counterpart model in China.

This proposed Chinese Masters in Translation model seeks to embed ethics-awareness competence and hermeneutics competence to train translators as more responsible and aware individuals. Taking into account rapid technological developments in the translation field, this thesis redefines Chinese translators' roles and their status, social-economically, professionally, legally and culturally, and re-examines issues standardisation that can help to recognise and enhance the quality of translation service and translators' current status, in order to enhance professionalisation and to mitigate against the ever present risk of de-professionalisation in the Chinese translation industry.