Using CAT Tools in Freelance Translation: Insights from a Case Study

This book explores the impact of applying computer-assisted (CAT) tools in freelance translation toward better understanding translators strategies, preferences, and challenges in using new technologies and identifying areas of enhancement in translator training. It draws on data from a study with active translators in Poland to examine the underlying factors underpinning translators lack of engagement with these tools, including prevailing pre-conceptions around technology and limited knowledge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of incorporating computer-assisted (CAT) tools in freelance translation, shedding light on translators' strategies, preferences, and challenges in harnessing new technologies. By providing a succinct overview of the latest advancements in translation technology, the volume explores the intricate interplay between translators and technology, examining its effects on the translation process and the dynamics of the translator-technology interaction. Drawing upon data from a rigorous study conducted with active translators in Poland, Pietrzak and Kornacki delve into the underlying factors hindering translators' engagement with CAT tools, encompassing prevailing misconceptions about technology, limited knowledge, and the subsequent impact on translator identity. Through a holistic approach, the book brings together these insightful findings to effectively identify the specific needs of freelance translators and adapt training programs accordingly. This volume appeals to scholars in translation studies with a keen interest in process and technology, as well as practicing translators seeking to enhance their skills and proficiency in the digital age.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367676827