Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
lektor
English translation:
lektor
Added to glossary by
Vedis Bjørndal (X)
Oct 27, 2002 08:41
24 yrs ago
4 viewers *
Norwegian term
lektor
Lektor ved Bergens Katedralskole.
Is there another term than 'teacher' to describe a person who works in an upper secondary school?
I also need a translation for 'museumslektor'. Both positions require a university degree.
Is there another term than 'teacher' to describe a person who works in an upper secondary school?
I also need a translation for 'museumslektor'. Both positions require a university degree.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 | lektor |
Richard Lawson
|
| 5 | museum educator |
Donna Stevens
|
| 4 | Lecturer |
Per Bergvall
|
| 4 | sixth form college teacher |
Andy Bell
|
Proposed translations
1 hr
Selected
lektor
The title cannot be translated and should be left as it is - "Lektor". In the secondary school, it may only be held by a teacher with higher university or college degree (MA equivalent) plus a one-year course in educational theory and practice.
Another title used in the secondary school is "adjunkt". This should also be left as it is. It is used by teachers with a lower university or college degree plus a one-year course in educational theory and practice.
I am not sure whether the title "museumslektor" can be directly translated to English. Since "lektor" requires a higher degree, it would be my guess that it is equivalent to the college or university title "amanuensis", which has the official translation "Assistant Professor" in Norway. Another possibility is the title "Museum Educator", which is used by many museums. You might also ring the institution concerned and ask how they translate the title "museumslektor", for example on visiting cards.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2002-10-28 15:11:55 (GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------
Thank you for your note. I cannot of course guarantee that these terms are understood by English-speaking people. They cannot be translated because there are no exact English equivalents. You might consider defining them the first time you use them. If so, the definition I have given of \"lektor\" should be satisfactory. This is the same as the definition I have provided in my dictionary for the Norwegian Ministry of Education [Secondary school teacher with higher university or college degree plus a one-year course in educational theory and practice]. Where \"museumslektor\" is concerned, I doubt very much that \"curator\" is the right choice, although people with the title \"curator\" may well have educational tasks.
To Elaine: People who teach at universities in the UK are not referred to as school teachers, nor are universities generally referred to as \"schools\", although some university-level institutions do have \"school\" in their titles, e.g. \"London School of Economics\".
Another title used in the secondary school is "adjunkt". This should also be left as it is. It is used by teachers with a lower university or college degree plus a one-year course in educational theory and practice.
I am not sure whether the title "museumslektor" can be directly translated to English. Since "lektor" requires a higher degree, it would be my guess that it is equivalent to the college or university title "amanuensis", which has the official translation "Assistant Professor" in Norway. Another possibility is the title "Museum Educator", which is used by many museums. You might also ring the institution concerned and ask how they translate the title "museumslektor", for example on visiting cards.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2002-10-28 15:11:55 (GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------
Thank you for your note. I cannot of course guarantee that these terms are understood by English-speaking people. They cannot be translated because there are no exact English equivalents. You might consider defining them the first time you use them. If so, the definition I have given of \"lektor\" should be satisfactory. This is the same as the definition I have provided in my dictionary for the Norwegian Ministry of Education [Secondary school teacher with higher university or college degree plus a one-year course in educational theory and practice]. Where \"museumslektor\" is concerned, I doubt very much that \"curator\" is the right choice, although people with the title \"curator\" may well have educational tasks.
To Elaine: People who teach at universities in the UK are not referred to as school teachers, nor are universities generally referred to as \"schools\", although some university-level institutions do have \"school\" in their titles, e.g. \"London School of Economics\".
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks very much. I find it the best term in the translation I'm doing right now. I have seen "lektor" used previously, and wanted a confirmation that this is understood by English-speaking people. Concerning the other question, I have seen "Museum curator" used, but am not sure about that one either, so I think I will use one of your suggestions. Thanks again for your swift reply!
Thanks also to Andy Bell and Per Bergwall for useful answers!"
4 mins
Per Bergvall
Norway
Norway
Native in Norwegian
Norway
Automotive, PC, IT: Fast, high quality
Native in: Norwegian 
, Norwegian (Bokmal) 
Works in: English to Norwegian, Norwegian to English, German to Norwegian, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
26
Lecturer
- men i henhold til Kunnskapsforlaget vil 'upper secondary school teacher' også være korrekt.
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Richard Lawson
: "Lecturer" is not used as a title for school teachers.
46 mins
|
| agree |
Elaine Scholpp
: Lecturer IS used as a title for school teachers in the U.S., usually to designate teachers of university classes who do not yet hold PhDs, though I probably wouldn't use it at the secondary school level.
8 hrs
|
18 mins
sixth form college teacher
.. or sixth-form college teacher/lecturer (and isn't sixth form just school with ashtrays?).
Wouldn't a "museumslektor" be a curate?
HTH
Andy Bell
Wouldn't a "museumslektor" be a curate?
HTH
Andy Bell
2775 days
Donna Stevens
Norway
Norway
Native in English
Norway
Experienced translator and editor
Native in: English (Variants: US, UK)
Works in: Norwegian to English, English, Norwegian (Bokmal) to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
4
museum educator
As for the museumlektor:
Many job listings in that area use the term 'museum educator'- which requires a university degree.
The first link below includes one such listing.
It's also referred to as Museum Education Officer. See the second link
Many job listings in that area use the term 'museum educator'- which requires a university degree.
The first link below includes one such listing.
It's also referred to as Museum Education Officer. See the second link
Reference:
http://www.philamuseum.org/jobs/
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/museum_education_officer_entry_requirements.jsp
Something went wrong...