Web & Digital Media Translation

Foundations of Web & Digital Media Translation

• Overview and key challenges of digital media translation
  • Folaron, Debbie. (2019). Digital World Communication аnd Translation. Slovo.ru: Baltic accent. 10. 9-27. 10.5922/2225-5346-2019-3-1.
  • Milton, J. (2023). Translation, adaptation and digital media (S. Cobelo (Ed.); First edition.). Routledge.
  • Naveen, Palanichamy et al. Overview and challenges of machine translation for contextually appropriate translations. iScience, Volume 27, Issue 10, 110878
  • What is media translation? – https://www.quora.com
  • Yanisky-Ravid, S., & Martens, C. (2019). From the myth of Babel to Google Translate: Confronting malicious use of artificial intelligence– Copyright and algorithmic biases in online translation systems. Seattle University Law Review, 43(1), 99–168.
• Localization, globalization, and internationalization
  • Globalization vs. Internationalization vs. Localization – https://summalinguae.com/
  • Lakó, C. (2015a). On internationalization (I18n). Studia Universitatis Petru Maior. Philologia, 19, 151–160. Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL).
  • Localization, Globalization, Internationalization: What’s the Difference? – https://www.lionbridge.com
  • Wu, Y. (2021). Revisiting translation in the age of digital globalization: The “going global” of Chinese web fiction through overseas volunteer translation websites. Babel-Revue Internationale de la Traduction-International Journal of Translation, 67(6), 819–844.
  • Yanisky-Ravid, S., & Martens, C. (2019). From the myth of Babel to Google Translate: Confronting malicious use of artificial intelligence– Copyright and algorithmic biases in online translation systems. Seattle University Law Review, 43(1), 99–168.
• Differences between traditional and digital media translation
  • Milton, J., & Cobelo, S. (2022). Translation studies and adaptation studies. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 1-15). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Stupiello, É. N. de A. (2016). As práticas de tradução redefinidas pelas relações linguísticas na economia informacional [Translation practices redefined by linguistic relations in the information economy]. Trabalhos Em Linguística Aplicada [Papers in Applied Linguistics], 50(2), 341-355.
  • What are the strategic differences between traditional media channels and new media? – https://www.quora.com
  • What is media translation? – https://www.quora.com
  • Wu, Y. (2021). Revisiting translation in the age of digital globalization: The “going global” of Chinese web fiction through overseas volunteer translation websites. Babel-Revue Internationale de la Traduction-International Journal of Translation, 67(6), 819–844.
  • Yanisky-Ravid, S., & Martens, C. (2019). From the myth of Babel to Google Translate: Confronting malicious use of artificial intelligence– Copyright and algorithmic biases in online translation systems. Seattle University Law Review, 43(1), 99–168.
• Cultural adaptation and sensitivity in digital media
  • Herrmann, B. (2018). Translation: The baseline of local experiences. EContent, 41(3), 16–17.
  • Milton, J., & Cobelo, S. (2022). Translation studies and adaptation studies. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 1-15). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Milton, J., & Cobelo, S. (2022). Digital culture: The universe in a smartphone. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 75-100). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Nóbrega, G. L. da. (2016). Procedimentos de tradução em HQs digitais envolvendo a cultura pop [Translation procedures in digital comics dealing with pop culture]. TradTerm, 27, 115–135.
  • Simão, A. K. G., & Diogo, J. V. (2021). Tradução como contrapoder: representações de gênero em webnotícias [Translation as Counterpower: Gender Representations in Web News]. TradTerm, 39, 21-51.
  • Wu, Y. (2021). Revisiting translation in the age of digital globalization: The “going global” of Chinese web fiction through overseas volunteer translation websites. Babel-Revue Internationale de la Traduction-International Journal of Translation, 67(6), 819–844.

Tools and Techniques for Digital Media Translators

• Key Areas of Application for Digital Media Translation
  • Ferraz, V. R. de S. (2022). Video games: The fictional feedback loop. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 250-273). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Milton, J., & Cobelo, S. (2022). Transmedia: A participatory and convergent world. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 45-70). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Milton, J., & Cobelo, S. (2022). Digital culture: The universe in a smartphone. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 75-100). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Milton, J., & Cobelo, S. (2022). Screen adaptations: Translating words into images and sounds. In J. Milton & S. Cobelo (Eds.), Translation, adaptation and digital media (pp. 191-216). Routledge; University of Alberta Library.
  • Nóbrega, G. L. da. (2016). Procedimentos de tradução em HQs digitais envolvendo a cultura pop [Translation procedures in digital comics dealing with pop culture]. TradTerm, 27, 115–135
  • Radošević, D., Bernik, A., & Mrvac, N. (2019). Web sites internationalization using domain translator. Tehnički Vjesnik – Technical Gazette, 26(3), 668–673.
  • Simão, A. K. G., & Diogo, J. V. (2021). Tradução como contrapoder: representações de gênero em webnotícias [Translation as Counterpower: Gender Representations in Web News]. TradTerm, 39, 21-51.
  • Stupiello, É. N. de A. (2016). As práticas de tradução redefinidas pelas relações linguísticas na economia informacional [Translation practices redefined by linguistic relations in the information economy]. Trabalhos Em Linguística Aplicada [Papers in Applied Linguistics], 50(2), 341-355.
  • Wu, Y. (2021). Revisiting translation in the age of digital globalization: The “going global” of Chinese web fiction through overseas volunteer translation websites. Babel-Revue Internationale de la Traduction-International Journal of Translation, 67(6), 819–844.
• Essential translation tools (CAT tools, TMS, CMS plugins)
  • Translation Tools Explained – https://locatheart.com
  • What is a Translation Management System? – https://xtm.cloud
  • CAT Tools in Translation and Localization – https://crowdin.com
  • CAT Tools: Your Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Translation & Localization – https://bayan-tech.com
• File formats and basic coding knowledge for translators
  • Key Translation File Formats You Need to Know – https://wordslaboratory.com
  • File Formats Used in Technical Documents Translations – https://www.atltranslate.com
  • The Most Challenging Content Types and File Formats for Translation – https://www.bureauworks.com
  • Translators, Meet Python: Most Popular Programming Language for Student Linguists – https://slator.com

Specialized Skills and Career Development

• Building and showcasing a portfolio in web and digital media
  • What is a digital portfolio? – https://tlp-lpa.ca/
  • How do you create a compelling media portfolio that showcases your skills and projects? – https://www.linkedin.com
• Certifications, courses in web and digital media translation
  • Certificate in Localization: Customizing Software for the World – https://www.pce.uw.ed
  • Free localization courses and certifications – https://academy.lokalise.com
  • Localization courses. Totally hands-on. – https://localizationacademy.com/
  • Localization Courses – https://www.udemy.com
  • Global Digital Marketing and Localization Certification – https://www.localizationinstitute.com
  • Writing for the Web and Digital Media – https://extendedlearning.ubc.ca
• Professional development, and career paths (freelance vs. in-house)
  • You’re considering a career in translation. What sets in-house and freelance translators apart? – https://www.linkedin.com
  • Freelance Translation vs Full-Service Translation Partners – https://www.motionpoint.com

Industry Trends and Resources

• Blogs, reports, and articles on digital media translation
  • What are the strategic differences between traditional media channels and new media? – https://www.quora.com
  • What is media translation? – https://www.quora.com
  • https://lokalise.com/blog
  • https://www.motionpoint.com/blog/
  • https://wordslaboratory.com/blog/
  • https://bayan-tech.com/blog/
  • https://crowdin.com/blog
  • https://summalinguae.com/blog/
  • https://www.localizationinstitute.com/insights/
  • Learning Center | Podcasts – https://localizationacademy.com
• Emerging technologies (AI, machine translation) in the field
  • How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Translation Services Industry? – https://www.getblend.com
  • Machine translation (MT) VS generative AI for translation: Pros and Cons – https://lokalise.com/blog
  • O’Hagan, M. (2016). Massively open translation: Unpacking the relationship between technology and translation in the 21st century. International Journal of Communication, 10, 929–946.
  • Stupiello, É. N. de A. (2016). As práticas de tradução redefinidas pelas relações linguísticas na economia informacional [Translation practices redefined by linguistic relations in the information economy]. Trabalhos Em Linguística Aplicada [Papers in Applied Linguistics], 50(2), 341-355.
  • Wu, Y. (2021). Revisiting translation in the age of digital globalization: The “going global” of Chinese web fiction through overseas volunteer translation websites. Babel-Revue Internationale de la Traduction-International Journal of Translation, 67(6), 819–844.
  • Yanisky-Ravid, S., & Martens, C. (2019). From the myth of Babel to Google Translate: Confronting malicious use of artificial intelligence– Copyright and algorithmic biases in online translation systems. Seattle University Law Review, 43(1), 99–168.
• Glossaries, term bases, and case studies on digital content translation
  • Why creating a translation glossary is important for your localization project – https://www.weglot.com
  • Machine Translation Glossaries: Why They Matter and How to Use Them – https://phrase.com
  • Glossary of translation and localization terms – https://lokalise.com
  • Terminology Management: Best Practices for Using a Term Base for Translation – https://phrase.com
  • Understand glossaries and translation memories – https://help.smartcat.com
  • Lakó, C. (2015). Semasiology and onomasiology in web content localization. Studia Universitatis Petru Maior. Philologia, 18, 151–155. Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL).
  • https://www.linguee.com/
  • https://www.freethesaurus.com/digital+content
  • https://www.powerthesaurus.org/
  • https://dictionary.reverso.net/
  • Translation Process: Resources Selection and Maintenance – https://locatheart.com
  • Language Focused Elements Of The Translation Process – https://locatheart.com
  • Translation Process Examples – https://locatheart.com