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| 2444 PHILOLOGISTS, TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS |
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Philologists, translators and interpreters study the origin,
development and structure of languages, and translate or
interpret from one language into another.
Tasks include -
(a) studying relationships between ancient parent languages and
modern language groups, tracing the origin and evolution
of
words, grammar and language forms, and presenting findings;
(b) advising on or preparing language classification systems,
grammars, dictionaries and similar materials;
(c) translating from one language into another and ensuring
that the correct meaning of the original is retained, that
legal, technical or scientific works are correctly
rendered, and that the phraseology and terminology of the
spirit and style of literary works are conveyed as far as
possible;
(d) develop methods for the use of computers and other
instruments to improve productivity and quality of
translations;
(e) interpreting from one language into another, in particular
at conferences, meetings and similar occasions, and
ensuring that the correct meaning and, as far as possible,
the spirit of the original are transmitted;
(f) preparing scholarly papers and reports;
(g) performing related tasks;
(h) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Interpreter
- Lexicographer
- Philologist
- Translator
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Editor - 2451
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