Narrating Arabic Translation Online: Another Perspective on the Motivations Behind Volunteerism in the Translation Sector

Alonayq, Abdulmohsen

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“…Motivation to participate is still one of the main research questions that attracts a large number of studies (e.g., Alonayq, 2021aAlonayq, , 2021bCamara, 2015;Dombek, 2013;Mesipuu, 2012;Moreno García, 2020). Theoretically, most previous studies differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations using the framework provided by studies on Free and Open Software (FOSS) (Frey, 1997).…”

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Quo Vadis, Crowdsourcing and Online Collaborative Translation?

Jiménez-Crespo¹

2022

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Online collaborative translation experienced a meteoric rise in the e first decade of the 20th century thanks to the affordances provided by the Web 2.0. Two distinct models emerged, solicited and unsolicited models. In the first one a company or institutions request the help of volunteer or participants with translation tasks. In unsolicited models, fans, activists or different collectives self-organize to start a translation initiative. These practices quickly attracted the attention of the Language Industry after large corporations implemented crowdsourcing models (Google, Facebook or Twitter). Translation providers and tech companies explored collaborative initiatives in a context of exciting possibilities for growth, while it quickly became a serious cause for concern for professional translators and professional associations such as the International Federation of Translators (FIT) or the American Translators’ Association (ATA). As a rapidly growing phenomenon, Translation Studies scholars were quickly drawn to research this emerging set of phenomena. Initially, the main issues that appeared on Translation Studies literature were related to motivation, epistemological/ conceptual research, ethics, translator visibility, or the description of existing initiatives. The second decade of the 20th century saw the consolidation of these activities through technological developments and innovative workflows and the expansion to non-profit ventures, while new technology-driven models based on collaborative micro-task approaches emerged, such as “paid crowdsourcing”. By 2020, the number of providers offering translations crowdsourcing has been dramatically reduced. Many start-ups have been absorbed or have disappeared, while non-for-profit models of translation collaboration, such as educational, NGO or activist initiatives continue to grow. This paper offers a critical analysis of the evolution of translation collaboration on the web and potential future directions, as well as a review of existing research trends within Translation Studies. The paper ends with an exploration of potential future research trends and directions in this ever-changing area driven by technological innovation.

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Quo Vadis, Crowdsourcing and Online Collaborative Translation?

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2022

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“We have a damn duty”

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Bartłomiejczyk,

Zwischenberger

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This article presents a case study of Ciocia Wienia, a collective of activists who facilitate abortion travel between Poland and Austria and provide support and interpretation in abortion clinics in Vienna. Drawing on a framework based on activist translation and motivational psychology, we investigate the factors that compel activist interpreters to join the collective and motivate their commitment to this activist work. Our study is based on a corpus of thirteen qualitative interviews with members and associates of the collective. The activists’ commitment is grounded in a range of purpose- and task-centred motivators, including their desire to respond to perceived gender-based injustice; to actively participate in society and be a member of a community of practice sharing the same pro-choice beliefs; to empower both oneself and individuals who need help; and to do good and feel satisfaction resulting from one’s work.

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Narrating Arabic Translation Online: Another Perspective on the Motivations Behind Volunteerism in the Translation Sector

Cited by 2 publications

References 16 publications

Quo Vadis, Crowdsourcing and Online Collaborative Translation?

Quo Vadis, Crowdsourcing and Online Collaborative Translation?

“We have a damn duty”

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