Investigating of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills and Professionally-based Competencies of Translator Candidates

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to examine the professionally-based competencies and ICT skills of translator candidates with a relational approach. Relationships between professionally-based competencies and information communication technology (ICT) skills were examined. The sample of the study was conducted in Kazakhstan with 166 translator candidate participants. In the study, information communication technologies skills scale and Translator Professionally-Based Competence test were used to collect data from translators. Independent Samples t test, One Way ANOVA and Multiple Regression Analysis techniques were used in the analysis of the research data. According to the research findings, the professionally-based competencies of the participants were found to be high in general. However, it was observed that the participants had some problems in the domain/thematic sub-competence, Textual sub-competence, Research and technological sub-competence, Strategic sub-competence, Knowledge about translation sub-competence dimensions. On the other hand, professionally-based competencies show differences according to the class level and achievement perceptions of the participants. It was found that the general ICT tendencies and software usage skills of the translator candidates were at a medium level, their hardware knowledge was at a low level, while their access and communication skills in a virtual environment were at a high level. ICT skills differ according to the gender, class and achievement perceptions of the translator candidates. Finally, significant correlations were found between the professionally-based competencies and ICT skills of the translator candidates/