Title :
Professional communication and translation in convergence
Author :
Gnecchi, Marusca ; Maylath, Bruce ; Mousten, Birthe ; Scarpa, Federica ; Vandepitte, Sonia
Author_Institution :
Directorate-Gen. Joint Res. Centre, Eur. Comm.
Abstract :
As translation of technical documents becomes commonplace, and as translation becomes more automated, the roles of translator and technical communicator appear to be converging. This paper examines the trend revealed from recent surveys, and it suggests further research to determine if the trend is likely to continue. The paper also provides recommendations for academic programs interested in adjusting to the trend.
Keywords :
professional communication; academic programs; professional communication; technical documents; technical communication/documentation/writing; translation;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference, 2008. IPCC 2008. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Montreal, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2085-8
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.2008.4610220
