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A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES
Öz
Rapid technological developments have led to significant transformations in the translation field. The development of machine translation (MT) and computer-assisted translation (CAT) technologies has had a direct impact on both the practice of translation and on the training of translators. Some translators and students see these technologies as a threat to their profession, while others view them as tools that enhance their professional practice or help them learn translation skills. This research aims to elaborate on how undergraduate students perceive and expect CAT tools to be used in translator training, as well as how they personally use CAT in their practice of translation. The research design was based on phenomenology and qualitative methodology methods. Data were collected through a qualitative survey with six open-ended questions submitted to CAT students through Google Forms. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The results of this research showed that students generally viewed CAT tools as complex, difficult to use, and threatening to their professional identity before completing the CAT course. However, their views about CAT tools changed dramatically after their practical experiences during the CAT course. Additionally, students reported that they see CAT tools as systems that help them to complete translations faster, have consistent terminology, and create higher quality translations. More importantly, the CAT course helped to promote students’ technical skills and reinforce their understanding of their professional role, ethical issues, and confidence in their translation abilities.
Anahtar Kelimeler
- Computer-assisted translation (CAT)
- machine translation (MT)
- students’ perceptions
- translator training
- translation technologies
Etik Beyan
It is declared that scientific and ethical principles have been followed while carrying out and writing this study and that all the sources used have been properly cited. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Social and Humanities Sciences Ethics Committee of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (AYBU), under decision number 01/06, dated January 19, 2026.
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Çeviri ve Yorum Çalışmaları
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
1 Nisan 2026
Kabul Tarihi
19 Haziran 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2
APA
Metin Tekin, B. (2026). A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(2), 774-794. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1921057
AMA
1.Metin Tekin B. A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES. UDEKAD. 2026;9(2):774-794. doi:10.37999/udekad.1921057
Chicago
Metin Tekin, Bilge. 2026. “A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES”. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 (2): 774-94. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1921057.
EndNote
Metin Tekin B (01 Haziran 2026) A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 2 774–794.
IEEE
[1]B. Metin Tekin, “A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES”, UDEKAD, c. 9, sy 2, ss. 774–794, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.37999/udekad.1921057.
ISNAD
Metin Tekin, Bilge. “A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES”. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 9/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 774-794. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1921057.
JAMA
1.Metin Tekin B. A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES. UDEKAD. 2026;9:774–794.
MLA
Metin Tekin, Bilge. “A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES”. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 9, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 774-9, doi:10.37999/udekad.1921057.
Vancouver
1.Bilge Metin Tekin. A THREAT OR A TOOL? A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY BASED ON STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION (CAT) COURSES. UDEKAD. 01 Haziran 2026;9(2):774-9. doi:10.37999/udekad.1921057