TEACHING TRANSLATION ETHICS: PRACTICAL WAYS TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPETENCE IN FUTURE TRANSLATORS

Abstract

This article examines the crucial role of ethics in translator education, emphasizing how ethical principles underpin professional responsibility and competence. It discusses the historical development of translation ethics, core principles such as accuracy, confidentiality, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity, and their relevance to contemporary practice. The study explores pedagogical approaches, including case studies, role-playing, workshops, and online learning modules, which foster ethical awareness among students. Special attention is given to challenges such as cultural diversity, balancing theory and practice, and the impact of technological tools, including machine translation, on ethical decision-making. By integrating ethics into translator training curricula and drawing on the support of professional organizations, the article proposes a framework for developing ethical competence as a key dimension of translator education. Ultimately, it highlights how teaching ethics ensures socially responsible, trustworthy, and professionally competent translators equipped to face the complexities of global communication.