Digitalizing translation

Abstract

Throughout its disciplinary history, Translation Studies has critically engaged with issues intimately linked to language, culture, and society. It has problematized social categories, concepts, and historical time periods, attempting to place translation practice and theory in ever more meaningful contexts. The disciplinary reading of translation and localization technologies can be enhanced by moving beyond the observation and description of specific tools, procedures, and applications to inquire into the multiple, complex dynamics currently shaping practices of communication globally. At a time when many disciplines are in dialogue with others in order to share expertise and better understand the quickly evolving times we live in, Internet, Web, and Digital Culture Studies can serve as a complementary and useful approach for examining the roles of translation and translators in a technologically configured digital world of 24/7 communication. This article seeks to bring to Translation Studies a view from the digital world and the technologies that sustain it.

Attitudes of translation agencies and professional translators in Saudi Arabia towards translation management systems

“…We had to invest resources to familiarize everyone with the new system, another respondent explained. These findings resonate with earlier studies that emphasized cost, compatibility, and change resistance as impediments to TMS adoption (Gambier et al, 2004;Folaron, 2012), underlining the importance of addressing user concerns to foster successful integration.…”

“…The research identifies several factors that impact the decision to adopt TMS. Cost emerged as a prominent concern, echoing earlier studies that underscore the significance of financial implications in adopting new technologies (Gambier et al, 2004;Folaron, 2012). Compatibility with existing tools and workflows was another key determinant, aligning with the broader technology adoption literature emphasizing seamless integration with established systems (Rogers, 2010).…”

Changing translation practices and moving boundaries in translation studies

“…Software programs designed to deal specifically with the new and diverse translation and localization environments have been consistently improved over time, leading to the now common use of translation memory and terminology management systems. Machine translation (MT) and post-editing services now supplement these traditional ones (Folaron 2012).…”

Translation and Translation Studies at the Crossroads of Digital Communications

“…Значительно были также усовершенствованы программы, предназначенные для выполнения новых и разнообразных задач по переводу и локализации, что привело к повсеместному использованию программ переводческой памяти и систем управления терминологией, входящих в функционал так называемых систем автоматизации перевода. Машинный перевод и средства постредактирования теперь дополнили традиционные системы автоматизации перевода [Folaron, 2012]. Сегодня индустрия локализации опирается на профессиональные организации, такие как Центр исследований в области локализации (Localisation Research Centre), Центр локализации следующего поколения (Centre for Next Generation Localisation), ежегодная Международная конференция по локализации (Localization World conference), а также Ассоциация по вопросам глобализации и локализации (Globalization and Localization Association).…”