Translator Training Research Articles

Introducing MTPE pricing in translator training: a concrete proposal for MT instructors

ABSTRACT In recent years, machine translation post-editing (MTPE or PE for short) has been steadily gaining ground in the language industry. However, studies that examine translators’ perceptions of, and attitudes towards, MTPE paint a somewhat negative picture, with PE pricing methods and rates being a major source of dissatisfaction. While the European Master’s in Translation Competence Framework stresses the importance of preparing translation graduates for market challenges, to date there have been no concrete suggestions for practical activities designed to introduce MTPE-pricing-related topics into the translation classroom. The present article aims to address this gap by describing a teaching unit developed for master’s students. The activity includes comparing three MTPE pricing methods commonly used in the industry: word-based, time-based and effort-based rates. Using authentic performance data from individual PE tasks carried out in MateCat, students were able to discover the different levels of remuneration they would receive for the same task, depending on the pricing method applied. The results, which show wide variation across both methods and students, proved useful in raising students’ awareness of the thorny issue of setting PE rates and sparking reflection on the financial implications of accepting PE assignments.

Interaction and Cooperation Between Professional Associations and Academia in the Czech Republic:The Case of the Union of Interpreters and Translators

This paper seeks to answer the question whether and how professional associations help students and young translators develop the competences required in the translation market, and how they interact with the academic community. It specifically focuses on the Czech Union of Interpreters and Translators, which brings together interpreters and translators of all specialisations. It summarises the Union’s aims, mission, and activities, with a particular focus on translation and interpretation trainees and young professionals—the annual conference for young translators and interpreters and the Master’s and Bachelor’s Thesis Awards. Based on data collected from the Union’s website and archives, the content of these two events was analysed to see how the Union interacts with the academic world, what topics are prioritised, and to what extent and how the two events complement university education and reflect the Union’s mission. The results reveal how professional organisations can support interaction between translation and interpreting students/recent graduates and the professional sphere and how the activities of these organisations can be useful in translator training.

Speech Recognition Enhancement and Compression Perception in Russian Translation Teaching Cooperative System Application

Abstract In the digital age, characterized by the ubiquity of big data and artificial intelligence, Russian translation education is poised for transformative change. This study explores the integration of advanced speech recognition and compressed perception technologies into Russian translation instruction, highlighting their potential to elevate educational quality and translator training. Utilizing the Spring Boot framework, we developed a comprehensive Russian translation teaching system, incorporating a Russian-Chinese speech translation model that leverages the RNN Transducer model and an N-gram language model, alongside compressed perception theory for efficient speech signal processing. Our findings reveal a notable enhancement in Russian speech recognition accuracy and processing speed, with a 4.73% improvement in endto-end speech detection accuracy and a significant reduction in word error rate, outperforming CTC and CTC-LM models by 14.79% to 24.85%. Furthermore, speech quality and intelligibility scores experienced marked improvements. The application of speech recognition enhancement and compressed perception technologies emerges as a vital strategy for enriching Russian translation pedagogy and fostering the development of proficient translators.

Artificial intelligence technologies as a means of updating and developing the system of professional training of future translators based on localization

Artificial intelligence technologies as a means of updating and developing the system of professional training of future translators based on localization

The Grassroots Reality: A Scoping Review of the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) Implementation in the Philippines

This study employed a scoping review methodology and thematic analysis to examine the grassroots-level implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in the Philippines. The research emphasized the importance of exploring the experiences and perspectives of those directly involved in policy execution and recognizing their critical roles. Mapping the existing literature, the study identified four emerging themes: teacher preparedness and training; limited resources and difficulty in translation; language diversity and language selection difficulty; and community engagement and support. These themes underscored the complexities surrounding MTB-MLE implementation, highlighting areas for improvement and policy refinement. A functional framework was formulated to provide a structured approach to understanding and addressing the identified issues. The framework recommended in-service training and workshops for educators, resource development and iterative translation, language proficiency assessments for students, and community-based initiatives. These elements are crucial for overcoming current challenges and establishing a sustainable foundation for the ongoing success of MTBMLE initiatives. Although MTB-MLE has positive policy aims, its implementation at the ground level remains a subject of academic inquiry due to specific limitations. This study aimed to contribute to the vital discussion on the complex interplay between language policy directives and grassroots realities and provide practical recommendations for improving MTB-MLE implementation and associated educational initiatives.

Safeguarding the Jordanian Oral Literature by Translation in Jerash Province

The goal of this study is to look into how oral literature in Jerash region, Jordan, is translated. To revitalize Jordan's heritage, two major questions were raised: to what extent translated proverbs, idioms, and linguistic expressions can revive Jordan's heritage for generations, and what challenges or opportunities in safeguarding Jordanian proverbs, idioms, and linguistic expressions in Jerash city by translation are. From a methodological standpoint, a personal interview was devised to include ten questions about how oral literature is translated; it was administered to a representative sample of English teachers in Jerash. Because the schools in Jerash were the subject areas, the population of concern (PoC) included all of the English instructors in Jerash city (N. 57); those with translation competency were 24 (=42.1%). The oral literature of Jerash was discovered to be in need of translation and efficient classification; there were too many stories to tell and render forth. Specialized training and ethical principles in cultural translation are essential for maintaining oral literature (or orature) and passing on heritage to future generations. A collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Culture and/or the Public Libraries of Jerash could be organized, with the objective of hosting a book fair.

Migration Learning and Multi-View Training for Low-Resource Machine Translation

Migration Learning and Multi-View Training for Low-Resource Machine Translation

The role of teachers in the formation of healthy habits and skills of translating the epic genre

The article examines the importance of teachers in the process of forming healthy habits and skills of translating the epic genre among students of linguistics. The article highlights psychological and pedagogical approaches that contribute to the successful adaptation of students to complex translation tasks as well as their emotional and physical well-being. Methods used in the educational environment to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity, proper nutrition, and stress management, and their impact on students' cognitive abilities and creative thinking, are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the phonetic and phonological aspects of the translation of epic texts, such as alliteration, rhythm, and intonation, and their role in ensuring high-quality translation. In conclusion, practical recommendations are offered for teachers on integrating health and educational tasks aimed at improving the level of professional training of future translators.

Educating correct ECG interpretation is a way to promote the satisfaction and competency the diagnostic service providers.

Given electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation as one of the diagnostical challenges for medical students and health professionals, this research was carried out to present an experience of web-based teaching method and novel approaches used for training of ECG interpretation. This online program was conducted in three days. The main content of the class was taught during one hour, and after that, the teacher spent enough time for responding the asked questions. The components of a normal ECG and different changes that can occur in these waves were taught through clinical case-based scenarios using the web platform and Adobe Connect software. The participants' satisfaction was assessed with a 12-item questionnaire, and the short-term retention of ECG interpretation skill was examined by comparing the posttest scores with pretest. A total of 224 individuals completed the course. Total satisfaction score was 53.05±6.98 (out of the maximum score of 60). Based on the results of the paired t test, the interpretation skill scores of the participants increased significantly from 2.5 ± 1.57 to 6.96 ± 1.89. (p<0.001, CI = -4.8 to- 4.11). This web-based nationwide training program provided a supplementary resource for ECG learning among medical students and health-care providers.

“Won't You Help to Sing These Songs of Freedom?”: Sharing Authority, Co-curation, and Supporting Community-Driven Heritage Work

Abstract Folklorists should enable communities to research and represent their culture on their own terms through yielding authority and facilitating their investigation of the community's own heritage. Community scholar programs in the United States provide training in research, interpretation, and methods of representation. The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has carried out community-driven heritage programs in tourism, curriculum development, and the research and presentation of personal adornment. This liberatory, community-centered heritage work contrasts with some conventional approaches of cultural workers that reinforce colonialist and racist structures and the abuse of heritage by racist extremists.

Improving feeling of control and trust in interpreter-mediated mental health consultations.

Language barriers are among the most critical factors in health care disparities. Low language proficiency is consistently associated with a high prevalence and severity of mental health disorder symptoms. Despite the advantages of working with an interpreter, most practitioners report difficulties, especially with trust and the feeling of control. The main objective of this exploratory qualitative intervention research is to examine the impact of training when working with interpreters and their inclusion in follow-ups. This impact is evaluated in the changes in feelings of control and trust for the practitioners who received the training, for the trained interpreters included in follow-ups and for the patients of these follow-ups. Semistructured interviews were conducted with individuals involved in five follow-ups at four public mental health clinics in Paris, France. The project had two phases: before (N = 18) and a few months after (N = 12) the training. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analyzed. Before the training, practitioners perceived the potential for collaboration with interpreters and the complexity of triadic consultations. Interpreters expressed irritation and disappointment at the lack of recognition, and patients seemed confident because they had already built a relationship with practitioners. After the training and inclusion of interpreters, trust is better established between interpreters and practitioners, which has substantial effects. All the protagonists state that trust positively impacts the relationship with patients and the therapeutic process. Although some practitioners still doubt the sessions' control, the intervention helps them to gain knowledge and critically examines their clinical modus operandi. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Expanding pathways to clinical and translational research training with stackable microcredentials: A pilot study.

The proportion of physician-investigators involved in biomedical research is shrinking even as the need for high-quality, interdisciplinary research is growing. Building the physician-investigator workforce is thus a pressing concern. Flexible, "light-weight" training modalities can help busy physician-investigators prepare for key stages of the research life cycle and personalize their learning to their own needs. Such training can also support researchers from diverse backgrounds and lighten the work of mentors. The University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Clinical Research Education designed the Stackables Microcredentials in Clinical and Translational Research (Stackables) program to provide flexible, online training to supplement and enhance formal training programs. This training utilizes a self-paced, just-in-time format along with an interactive, storytelling approach to sustain learner engagement. Learners earn badges for completing modules and certificates for completing "stacks" in key competency areas. In this paper, we describe the genesis and development of the Stackables program and report the results of a pilot study in which we evaluated changes in confidence in key skill areas from pretest to posttest, as well as engagement and perceived effectiveness. Our Stackables pilot study showed statistically significant gains in learner confidence in all skill areas from pretest to posttest. Pilot participants reported that the module generated high levels of engagement and enhanced their skills, knowledge, and interest in the subject. Stackables provide an important complement to formal coursework by focusing on discrete skill areas and allowing learners to access the training they need when they need it.

中译外人才培养路径探索

中译外人才培养路径探索

Translation Competence in Translator Training Programs at Saudi Universities: Empirical Study

Translation Competence in Translator Training Programs at Saudi Universities: Empirical Study

基于功能对等的ChatGPT辅助文学翻译练习与风格塑造评估

基于功能对等的ChatGPT辅助文学翻译练习与风格塑造评估

Trust the Process: Improving Translator Training Workshops

Trust the Process: Improving Translator Training Workshops

CUSTOMER WITH DISABILITIES EXPERIENCES ON ACCESSIBILITY OF SELECTED STAND-ALONE FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS IN CAVITE: BASIS FOR SERVICE ENHANCEMENT PLAN

This study explored the accessibility experiences of PWD customers in Cavite's stand- alone fast-food restaurants. Surveying 100 PWD customers, the study revealed that they had experienced moderate accessibility in terms of physical accessibility; restroom facilities; menu options and information; and communications and assistance. This means that the standalone fast-food restaurants in Cavite are prioritizing the needs of PWD customers. While designated parking, ramps, and doorways were well-received, physical accessibility could benefit from increased wheelchair maneuvering space. Restroom facilities scored moderately, praised for grab bars and spacious stalls but lacking readily available emergency call systems. Menu options and information also received moderate ratings, commended for allergen options but needing clearer labeling for dietary restrictions and healthier alternatives. Communication and assistance were perceived as moderately accessible, with dedicated staff and PWD lanes appreciated but highlighting the need for sign language interpreter training and other communication aids. To address these gaps, a service enhancement plan proposes expanding wheelchair space, installing emergency call systems, clearly labeling menus, and investing in staff training on disability sensitivity and communication aids. This study's findings not only inform service enhancements in Cavite's fast-food restaurants but also contribute to academic knowledge and practical application, fostering a more empathetic and inclusive dining environment for PWD customers everywhere.

The linguistic landscape of the Neryungrinsky district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): an analysis of bilingual signs of educational institutions

According to Article 35 of the Law on Languages of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), state and municipal institutions are required to have official signs for both official languages of the Republic, Yakut and Russian, and for districts densely populated by indigenous northern minorities, for their languages, which are defined by the law as official languages. The aim of this research is to analyse the errors made in translating the official signs of educational institutions in the Neryungrinsky district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). To accomplish this objective, the following tasks were carried out: 1. Collecting and sorting photographs of signs of educational institutions; 2. Analysing the source text in Russian, i.e. highlighting the order of presentation of information about the institution; 3. Analysing the translated text, i.e. evaluating the accuracy of the translation and identifying translation errors; 4. Categorising translation errors into five groups: graphic errors, spelling errors, errors in translating abbreviations, word order errors and grammatical errors; 5. Linguistic analysis of the identified errors; 6. Development of the correct version of the translation of the signs. The research uses statistical counting and comparison methods to identify the schemes of presentation of information about institutions on signboards, methods of observation and comparison of signboard texts to develop the most optimal translation option in the presence of several translation options for the same information, and methods of analysis and synthesis to describe translation errors and justify the correct translation option. Practical recommendations in the form of schemes and vocabulary developed in the course of this study are universal and can be applied to other organisations of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia); this is the reason for the relevance of the study. The analysis outputs are applicable for training translators at M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, citing the scientific, practical, and linguodidactic potential of this work.

Towards a Historical Approach to Translation in Translator Education

Academic programs across disciplines often require a foundational knowledge of history as an essential component for earning degrees in various areas of expertise. In the context of translation programs, the history of translation may either be offered as a distinct and separate course or integrated into practical translation courses. Since the 1980s, scholars in the field of translation have recognized the significance of historical research and have actively developed methods and theoretical approaches to establish this as a discipline in its own right. Presently, there is an abundance of material on the history of translation, accompanied by a concerted effort to construct a historiography specific to the field. Despite the vast array of bibliographic resources available, one notable lacuna in Translation Studies pertains to effectively introducing the historical dimension of translation to students who may grapple with comprehending this extensive body of theoretical knowledge and understanding the contribution of a historical approach to the act of translating. This article seeks to illuminate strategies for familiarizing students with the historical dimension of translation within the framework of a translation history course. The overarching aim is to underscore how translation history can contribute to students' development of a robust theoretical background on the translation phenomenon while enhancing their practical skills. Additionally, the paper explores the potential resistance students may harbour toward the perceived utility of a historical approach in addressing practical translation issues. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the role of Bibliographies of Translation Studies, which collate scholarly publications on translation, as comprehensive academic tools essential for systematizing existing yet often fragmented knowledge in this specific scientific domain. The research methodology employed is theoretical exploration, focusing on concepts such as history and historical research in translation, the objectives of a translation history course, and the design of course content along with methods for assessing student performance. The fundamental conclusion drawn is that the historical approach to translation is intricately connected to the act of translating, emphasizing the need to integrate translation history into translator training at higher education institutions. The recommendation is to offer translation history as a standalone course within translator training programs, featuring clearly defined goals and a strong orientation toward the practical aspects of translation. The envisioned objective of a "History of Translation" course is not only to address students' knowledge gaps but also to instill curiosity and research skills, fostering a lifelong learning mindset crucial for translation practice. Such an approach is anticipated to cultivate a "translation culture" among learners, contributing to the development of their self-awareness and enhancing their standing as professionals in the translation industry.

Legal Translation in Algeria: The Justice Scales to The Test of Equivalence

Legal translation is a specialized area of translation that requires a deep understanding of legal ‎systems, legal terminology, and the cultural context in which the legal document was created. ‎In Algeria, legal translation plays a critical role in facilitating communication and ensuring the ‎accuracy and clarity of legal documents. This paper will explore the challenges and ‎considerations that legal translators in Algeria face, including linguistic, cultural, and legal ‎factors. Through a thorough analysis of legal translation in Algeria, this paper seeks to shed ‎light on the essential role that legal translation plays in promoting access to justice and ‎maintaining the integrity of legal systems in Algeria, where legal translation is particularly ‎important due to the country's unique, complex, and diverse legal system, which combines ‎elements of French civil law and Islamic law, in addition to the multiple official languages, ‎including Arabic, French, and Berber. Moreover, the legal documents that require translation ‎in Algeria range from contracts and agreements to court documents and legal judgments. ‎These documents often have significant legal consequences, making accuracy and precision in ‎legal translation critical. In this context, it is essential for legal translators in Algeria to have ‎specialized training and expertise in legal translation to ensure that legal documents are ‎accurately and effectively translated across different languages and legal systems using all ‎types of equivalence for terms and concepts dealt with and comparative law study for the text ‎to be translated. ‎