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Chapter 15 Technical translators

  • Carlos Teixeira und Julián Zapata
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Handbook of the Language Industry
Ein Kapitel aus dem Buch Handbook of the Language Industry

Abstract

In this era of rapid technological advancements and shifting demographics, technical translators are key players in the global economy. Manufacturers and businesses worldwide that cater to foreign clients or markets heavily rely on technical translation as a crucial aspect of their operations. Furthermore, the need for technical translation extends beyond exporting goods or international sales. Some businesses may be required to translate technical documentation related to their products to be able to commercialize them locally, or they may choose to do so to boost domestic sales in multilingual countries. However, what skills and qualities are necessary to translate technical texts effectively? What does an ideal technical translator profile entail? Moreover, what specific challenges do technical translators face in the postdigital age, where digital devices, applications and services are commonplace? This chapter focuses on the human factor of technical translation. Alongside reviewing relevant literature, we present the findings of a small online survey of technical translators from various parts of the world, conducted to explore the perspectives of the practitioners themselves. This human-centred study provides information about the profiles of technical translators, their roles within their organizations and their work practices and settings. It collects their opinions on their work arrangements and their thoughts on the impact of technology on their profession, as well as the advantages and challenges they perceive in their line of work today.

Abstract

In this era of rapid technological advancements and shifting demographics, technical translators are key players in the global economy. Manufacturers and businesses worldwide that cater to foreign clients or markets heavily rely on technical translation as a crucial aspect of their operations. Furthermore, the need for technical translation extends beyond exporting goods or international sales. Some businesses may be required to translate technical documentation related to their products to be able to commercialize them locally, or they may choose to do so to boost domestic sales in multilingual countries. However, what skills and qualities are necessary to translate technical texts effectively? What does an ideal technical translator profile entail? Moreover, what specific challenges do technical translators face in the postdigital age, where digital devices, applications and services are commonplace? This chapter focuses on the human factor of technical translation. Alongside reviewing relevant literature, we present the findings of a small online survey of technical translators from various parts of the world, conducted to explore the perspectives of the practitioners themselves. This human-centred study provides information about the profiles of technical translators, their roles within their organizations and their work practices and settings. It collects their opinions on their work arrangements and their thoughts on the impact of technology on their profession, as well as the advantages and challenges they perceive in their line of work today.

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface to the Handbooks of Applied Linguistics Series V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Introduction: Contextualizing language industry studies 1
  5. Part 1: Contexts and technological resources
  6. Chapter 1 Charting the language industry: Interview with an industry observer 17
  7. Chapter 2 Evolution of the language industry 33
  8. Chapter 3 The institutional language industry: Intercultural mediation at the European Parliament 49
  9. Chapter 4 Artificial intelligence, automation and the language industry 71
  10. Part 2: The human factor: Professional profiles
  11. Chapter 5 MT developers 101
  12. Chapter 6 Language technology developers 121
  13. Chapter 7 Translation and localization project and process managers 143
  14. Chapter 8 Terminology managers 179
  15. Chapter 9 Revisers and post-editors: The guardians of quality 203
  16. Chapter 10 Video game localizers 225
  17. Chapter 11 Transcreation: Beyond translation and advertising 251
  18. Chapter 12 Audiovisual translators 271
  19. Chapter 13 Media accessibility specialists 295
  20. Chapter 14 Legal translator profiles 321
  21. Chapter 15 Technical translators 349
  22. Chapter 16 Translators in medical and health settings 375
  23. Chapter 17 Heritage tourism translators 403
  24. Chapter 18 Language awareness in humanitarian responses 431
  25. Chapter 19 Distance interpreting as a professional profile 449
  26. Chapter 20 Conference interpreting in AI settings: New skills and ethical challenges 473
  27. Afterword 489
  28. Contributors to this volume 495
  29. Index 501
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110716047-016

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface to the Handbooks of Applied Linguistics Series V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Introduction: Contextualizing language industry studies 1
  5. Part 1: Contexts and technological resources
  6. Chapter 1 Charting the language industry: Interview with an industry observer 17
  7. Chapter 2 Evolution of the language industry 33
  8. Chapter 3 The institutional language industry: Intercultural mediation at the European Parliament 49
  9. Chapter 4 Artificial intelligence, automation and the language industry 71
  10. Part 2: The human factor: Professional profiles
  11. Chapter 5 MT developers 101
  12. Chapter 6 Language technology developers 121
  13. Chapter 7 Translation and localization project and process managers 143
  14. Chapter 8 Terminology managers 179
  15. Chapter 9 Revisers and post-editors: The guardians of quality 203
  16. Chapter 10 Video game localizers 225
  17. Chapter 11 Transcreation: Beyond translation and advertising 251
  18. Chapter 12 Audiovisual translators 271
  19. Chapter 13 Media accessibility specialists 295
  20. Chapter 14 Legal translator profiles 321
  21. Chapter 15 Technical translators 349
  22. Chapter 16 Translators in medical and health settings 375
  23. Chapter 17 Heritage tourism translators 403
  24. Chapter 18 Language awareness in humanitarian responses 431
  25. Chapter 19 Distance interpreting as a professional profile 449
  26. Chapter 20 Conference interpreting in AI settings: New skills and ethical challenges 473
  27. Afterword 489
  28. Contributors to this volume 495
  29. Index 501
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