Articles tagged "translation"
Translation, Quality and Cognetics: New Insights into Translation Quality
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on March 25th, 2009
This paper contains an introductory examination of human cognition, interface design and cognetics. For reasons of space it would be unfeasible to cover every aspect of these subjects and for this reason, only the most salient aspects will be discussed. The discussion here presupposes a target-orientated approach to translation whereby the needs of the target audience take priority and where the usability of translations is the ultimate goal. Read the rest of this entry »
Learning Technology in the Translation Classroom
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on March 24th, 2009
The Internet has touched virtually every area of human activity and it presents tremendous possibilities as well as serious challenges. Translation is one area which has experienced significant changes as a result of the Internet. These changes are manifest in terms of the demand for translation, the way translators work and in the way translation is taught. E-learning, defined by Wentling et al. (2000:5) “the acquisition and use of knowledge distributed and facilitated primarily by electronic means”, is a $23 billion industry (Driscoll 2002) which Read the rest of this entry »
Translation and the Internet: Changing the Face of an Industry
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on February 19th, 2007
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact of technology on translation from the point of view of a freelance translator and translator trainer. In particular, it will examine the role of the Internet on the way we train translators as well as the way translators find work and produce translations. The paper will look at the role of the Internet as a source of work and show that in addition to changing how we translate, it has also changed what we translate. These changes in turn necessitate a significant reassessment of the way educators prepare translators for professional life. The paper will also discuss the challenges and opportunities the Internet presents for the training of translators. Read the rest of this entry »
Freelance Translation: Teaching Students to Create their Own Jobs
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on February 18th, 2003
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Abstract: With the majority of translation graduates failing to find in-house translation positions, this paper asks the question of whether we should train students to create their own employment opportunities as freelance translators. This paper contains the results of student employment surveys and outlines the typical skills which need to be incorporated into translator training programmes.
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