Translation Competence Development as a Learning Objective

The article deals with the theoretical analysis of translation competence as a learning objective for those studying consecutive translation. In the article differences between "translation" and "professional" competences have been revealed and the reasonability of "translation competence" notion for our research has been proven. Detailed analysis has been made in terms of the components of communicative and special competences developed prior to learning consecutive translation, as well as the competences included into the student's translation competence being formed during the study have been analyzed. The knowledge and abilities considered to be the most important in the course of learning activities organization have been specified. The author considers the interconnection of the learning objectives and the components of translation competence. Knowledge, skills and abilities of students have been characterized according to their pertaining to the practical, instructional, educational and developmental purpose. On the basis of the analysis of competences and their components, the skills to be developed within the exercise system have been determined.