This is echoed by King-scott (1996, 295), who warns that…
““This is echoed by King-scott (1996, 295), who warns that unless technology-related issues are integrated into translator-training programmes, there is a real danger that the university teaching of translation may become so remote from practice that it will be marginalized and consequently be widely perceived as irrelevant to the translation task. Tha gap between technological advances and pedagogical practices must be closed.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Technology must be integrated into translator training or the field risks becoming irrelevant to practice.
In simple terms: Integrate tech in translation teaching.
Key Takeaway
Modernize translator education.
Themes
technology
translation
education
relevance
pedagogy
Mood
analytical
concerned
forward-looking
Type
Cat-tools:1
Education:1
Tao:0
Translation:1
Teaching Translation:1
Translator Training:1
University Teaching:1
Translation Remote:1
When to use this quote
- translator training programs
- university curricula
- professional development workshops
- policy making
Key Concepts
translation studies
curriculum design
digital tools
Questions to Reflect On
- How can tech be effectively taught to translators?
- What are the risks of ignoring technology?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change may slow adoption.