THE IMPACT OF REFLECTIVE PRACTICE ON TRANSLATORS COMPETENCE AS PERCEIVED BY ACADEMICALLY TRAINED AND UNTRAINED TRANSLATORS

In this research paper, the impact of reflective practice (RP) on translators' competence was studied. The sample of the study consisted of 16 academically trained and untrained translators, who were selected purposively. The relevant literature on topic was reviewed and a questionnaire was designed to collect relevant data to the topic and answer the questions of the study. By means of special methodology, the data were analyzed by using the SPSS program. The result revealed that RP has substantial effect on translators competence. The results of the research paper should not only yield relevant insights for the translators, but also for the Translation Programs to develop translation students 'competence.