Assessment of the Perspectives of Experts on the Evolution of Translation Education in the 21ST Century

Abstract

Translation education has been totally influenced by the 21st century innovations and transformation, both in technology and in the expanding need for cross cultural communication. As a result, there has been a paradigm shift in the methodology and pedagogical approach employed in this field. The objective of this study is to investigate and highlight the aforementioned trends that have subsequently facilitated the development of contemporary translation education. Furthermore, this study aims at elucidating the viewpoints of experienced professionals in the domain of translation studies regarding the development of translation education in the contemporary era. This study investigates diverse aspects of translation education, encompassing the creation of curricula, implementation of pedagogical approaches, incorporation of technology, and cultivation of fundamental competencies. With the use of an online questionnaire, the study garnered responses from one-hundred and thirty-five (135) research participants. These responses which formed the basis of the data for the study were presented using descriptive-statistic method and also analyzed using a quantitative research methodology. Several significant findings were derived from the data that was presented and scrutinized. The results of this study offer significant contributions to the understanding of the changing requirements and obstacles encountered by instructors in the field of translation, underscoring the significance of modifying pedagogical approaches to align with the requirements of the current translation landscape. Drawing upon the insights provided by the research participants, the present study puts forth suggestions for augmenting the quality of translation education in the contemporary era. The proposed guidelines entail the integration of technological innovations in educational programmers, the promotion of professional development and analytical proficiencies, the facilitation of partnership among academic institutions, and the recognition of the viewpoints of professionals in the domain of translation education.