Dergiler / Transynergy Journal of Translation, Literature and Linguistics / 2023 / Volume 2, Issue 2
Analysis of Türkiye’s National Translation Capacity
- Sayfa
- 82–98
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Özet
Türkiye’s translation capacity is expanding with its diversifying multicultural demographic, increasing commercial and artistic interaction with the world, and educational opportunities and human resources in translation studies. This capacity, which has been dealt with separately on the sub-branches of translation studies (e.g., translation training in Türkiye, translation of Turkish literature, translation as a profession), has not been examined within a comprehensive framework by addressing each sub-branch with their mutual effects. To this end, this paper aims to map out Türkiye’s translation capacity based on the concept of National Translation Capacity (NTC) recently developed by Ren and Li (2023). NTC is a conceptual framework for identifying the combined ability of all relevant actors (individuals and institutions) in a country to build out the necessary infrastructure, offer translation services, and support translation activities. NTC is categorized into four sub-capabilities as translation management, translation services, translation dissemination, and translation development. Translation management capacity refers to the formulation and implementation of laws, policies, and accreditation systems. Translation services capacity includes institutional translation, translation by freelancers, and machine translation. Translation dissemination capacity is related to the recognition, reception, and impact of translation activities in the world cultural system. Translation development capacity includes language variety and talent reserves, translator/interpreter education, translation research, and translation technology R&D. In this paper, based on the picture that emerges from the analysis of each sub-capacity, Türkiye’s translation capacity to contribute to its cultural power and economic power will be discussed and various support and development policies will be suggested.
Abstract
Türkiye’s translation capacity is expanding with its diversifying multicultural demographic, increasing commercial and artistic interaction with the world, and educational opportunities and human resources in translation studies. This capacity, which has been dealt with separately on the sub-branches of translation studies (e.g., translation training in Türkiye, translation of Turkish literature, translation as a profession), has not been examined within a comprehensive framework by addressing each sub-branch with their mutual effects. To this end, this paper aims to map out Türkiye’s translation capacity based on the concept of National Translation Capacity (NTC) recently developed by Ren and Li (2023). NTC is a conceptual framework for identifying the combined ability of all relevant actors (individuals and institutions) in a country to build out the necessary infrastructure, offer translation services, and support translation activities. NTC is categorized into four sub-capabilities as translation management, translation services, translation dissemination, and translation development. Translation management capacity refers to the formulation and implementation of laws, policies, and accreditation systems. Translation services capacity includes institutional translation, translation by freelancers, and machine translation. Translation dissemination capacity is related to the recognition, reception, and impact of translation activities in the world cultural system. Translation development capacity includes language variety and talent reserves, translator/interpreter education, translation research, and translation technology R&D. In this paper, based on the picture that emerges from the analysis of each sub-capacity, Türkiye’s translation capacity to contribute to its cultural power and economic power will be discussed and various support and development policies will be suggested.