Need Analysis of Text for Translation Material in Universitas Negeri Padang

Abstract

Globalization, industrialization, technology and social media have affected the progress of translation studies from different sides. The present situation makes the need for translation is increasing day by day and the materials to be translated are growing more and more numerous. This research explores the needs of translations' materials related text types in bachelor degree at Universitas Negeri Padang that focused to the compatibility of the translation materials to the translation market. The questionnaires were used because the instrument and therefore the data were analyzed by using Likert Scale. Then, instructors, professionals who are involved within the translation agency were interviewed. To do so, the researcher designs this study as a descriptive research. Therefore, the results show that there are 15 lacks of text types in translation course at Universitas Negeri Padang. additionally, the purpose of departure during this study was that translations' materials related text types and therefore the translation market as two parties to translation service provision should be in close interaction so as to enhance the standard of translation class in higher-education institutions and therefore the quality of translation done on the market. The findings of this research are expected to provide valuable information for curriculum designers in developing learning materials focus on translation subject with the materials are related to the students' need in the translation market.