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eigen ruimte

English translation: autonomy


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Dutch term or phrase:eigen ruimte
English translation:autonomy
Entered by: Anne Key
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13:23 Mar 9, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Education / Pedagogy
Dutch term or phrase: eigen ruimte
I am currently translating a curriculum for a Dutch 'hogeschool', and am having problems finding an appropriate translation for the above term.

The context is as follows:

Binnen de geldende landelijke afspraken t.a.v. beroeps- en opleidingsprofielen is afgesproken dat binnen een curriculum elke hogeschool een eigen vrije beleidsruimte heeft (30 % vrije ruimte).

'Free space' seems too literal a translation.

All suggestions welcome - KudoZ points will be awarded within 72 hours.

Many thanks,

Pikey
Anne Key
Local time: 11:41
autonomy
Explanation:
every high school is given (30%)autonomy within the curriculum framework
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Francina
United States
Local time: 06:41
Grading comment
The client liked this translation in particular. Many thanks to everyone for their help!
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4leeway
Chris Hopley
3 +5autonomy
Francina
4Free space
Johan Venter
3freedom of decision or freedom to make own decisionstrautlady
3room for manoeuvrexxxRebekah Wils


  

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room for manoeuvre


Explanation:
just a suggestion

xxxRebekah Wils
Local time: 11:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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freedom of decision or freedom to make own decisions


Explanation:
How is that?

trautlady
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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Free space


Explanation:
Free space does not seem too literal to me and I would use it if I were you. The other options already offered seem too 'bulky' and not really as clear and descriptive as free space.

Johan Venter
Local time: 12:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Lawyer-Linguist: Johan, I think free rein or free hand perhaps but not free space
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
autonomy


Explanation:
every high school is given (30%)autonomy within the curriculum framework

Francina
United States
Local time: 06:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 11
Grading comment
The client liked this translation in particular. Many thanks to everyone for their help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chris Hopley: E.g. 'every institution has a certain degree of autonomy'. N.B.: a 'hogeschool' is NOT a 'high school'; see http://www.nuffic.nl/glossary
4 mins
  -> Yes you're right, my oversight. Thanks for setting me straight
agree  Lawyer-Linguist
2 hrs
agree  Tina Vonhof
2 hrs
agree  Allison Klein
2 hrs
agree  Scott Rasmussen: Notice that "beleid" is the part of the word you should be focusing on. Yes, it's not a "high school" in the American sense.
2 days5 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
leeway


Explanation:
Every institution has a certain amount of leeway (30%) in deciding on a curriculum.

-> "Tennessee's charter school law has retained its status as one of the worst in the country, an annual survey said yesterday. ... Charters are funded by tax dollars — as are traditional public schools — but they are often granted more leeway in how they educate students in exchange for being accountable for the results."


    Reference: http://tennessean.com/education/archives/04/02/46837521.shtm...
Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 12:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 68

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sevan
39 mins
agree  Lawyer-Linguist: yes in the sense of flexibility, latitude, free rein
1 hr
agree  Allison Klein: fortunately I went to a private university in Tennessee......;(
2 hrs
agree  Marijke Mayer
4 hrs
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