On Compiling Interpreting Textbooks from the Perspective of Critical Thinking Ability Training

Abstract

 In recent years, many interpreting textbooks have been published in China, making a great contribution to the training of interpreting talents. However, some interpreting textbooks have deficiencies, such as topic repetition and structure similarity, too academic in content, and too much emphasis on written translation. This paper takes A Practical Course in Oral Interpretation (3rd ed.) as an example, and draws on the compiling methods of other interpreting textbooks which reflect critical thinking concept, in order to put forward suggestions for compiling interpreting textbooks to cultivate students’ critical thinking ability to the greatest extent.