Book Review "Translation Competence: Theory, Research and Practice"

As an underlying system of knowledge and skills, translation competence (TC) means applying translation knowledge, methods and skills to effectively achieve communication, generally including bilingual ability, non-linguistic competence (such as encyclopedia knowledge, subject knowledge), instrumental competence, etc.For years, how TC is defined has been a hot debate and experts have been divided on how to improve TC.The book, Translation Competence: Theory, Research and Practice, addresses this topic and gives new insights into TC and its development from three perspectives: theory, research and practice, establishing a framework for the profile of a competent translator and the design of educational syllabus.The volume comprises eight chapters divided into three major sections: theory, research, and practice.In the first section (Chapters 1-2), Quinci begins by discussing and contrasting previous research on definitions and models to trace TC's development, while also explaining the differences between TC and specialized knowledge.The author also comprehensively reviews the five most prominent models that outline the acquisition of TC, elucidating the various competences, situational aspects, and behavioral patterns.