Integrating translation project management into translator training as a part of translation technology course
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https://doi.org/10.33919/esnbu.25.2.4Keywords:
translation project management, translator training, translation technology, scenario-based instruction, thematic analysisAbstract
Translation project management has become an indispensable part of the professional translation process with ever-increasing translation volume and complicated translation jobs. Given the essence of translation project management for the translation industry, translator training programs are also expected to equip their students with the relevant translation project management skills. To this end, this study aims to uncover the trainee translators' views of translation project management tools taught within the context of a translation technology course. Based on the data collected with open-ended questions followed by semi-structured short individual interviews, the study attempted to explore the practices needed to integrate essential project management skills and special tools into translator training. After a scrutinized thematic analysis of collected data, the phrases and patterns were noted, and then they were classified to form the themes. The findings show that students support the use of scenario-based instruction; problem-solving skills are improved through scenarios; using scenarios provides a collaborative learning environment. The interpretation of the responses also draws attention to the need for computer labs dedicated to translation departments and underlines the individual differences among students in terms of working in a team.
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