Interpreting and Intercultural Communication: Crossing Domains in the Era of Globalization, Technological Advances and Social Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
CARMEN VALERO-GARCÉS
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Economic Forces ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Academic Courses ◽  
Cultural Intermediaries ◽  
Multilingual Societies ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
And Training

Abstract The rise of globalization, the strengthening of multicultural societies, the abolishment of borders, technological advances, social networks and the increasing political power of economic forces are all unmistakable occurrences that are characteristic of the 21st century. It is now very much the responsibility of linguistic and cultural intermediaries or “translators” to provide support through the services they offer in a world that is so diverse, comprising a variety of languages and cultures, unprecedented levels of mobility, and technology that is increasingly advancing and being applied to the communication needs of society. There is also increased awareness regarding the need for qualified interpreters in all types of fields including legal, medical, business, educational, political, governmental and academic settings. Consequently, there has been an increase in the development of short programs and academic courses that are being offered and designed to introduce people to interpreting and to provide training in this field. In addition to this, communication within multilingual societies has also encountered developments and challenges due to the use of technology, an increase in intercultural relations and changes in certain factors or elements that inevitably modify each type of intervention. All of these issues are subjects of growing interest within the scope of research and training in interpreting studies. It is my intention to focus on some of these matters in the following pages.

scholarly journals Research Tendencies in Translation and Interpreting Studies and Intercultural Communication

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Carmen Valero-Garcés
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Public Service ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Economic Forces ◽  
Master Thesis ◽  
Multilingual Societies ◽  
The University ◽  
And Training

The rise of globalization, the strengthening of multicultural societies, the abolishment of borders, technological advances, social networks, and the increasing political power of economic forces are all unmistakable occurrences that are characteristic of the 21st century. Communication within these multilingual societies comes across new developments and challenges that inevitably modify each type of intervention. All these issues are subjects of growing interest within the scope of research and training in Translation and Interpreting Studies and intercultural communication. This article focuses on some of these issues. First, the author will briefly write about some overarching themes in Translation and Interpreting Studies (T&IS). This will be followed by an overview of the influence of some disciplines. After that, some tendencies in research methods used in T&IS will be explore. Finally, an example of crossing domains in research and practice in T&IS in the 21st century will be presented taking as an example the Master Thesis from the MA in Intercultural Communication, Public Service Interpreting and Translation (Chinese- Spanish) offered at the University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.

Enhancing Productivity through Social Computing

2011 ◽  
pp. 133-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Alfredo Sánchez ◽  
Omar Valdiviezo
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Organizational Communication ◽  
Social Computing ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Immersive Environments ◽  
Social Bookmarking ◽  
Ongoing Work ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
And Training

This chapter posits that social computing applications, when appropriately combined, provide opportunities to facilitate organizational communication and collaboration, and ultimately, to enhance productivity. The authors illustrate this view by discussing ongoing work and initial experiences with the development and deployment of a number of social computing concepts and platforms. They particularly focus on the confluence of social bookmarking and social networks to enhance productivity in academic settings, as well as on the use of social networks for coordinating and managing group projects. They also discuss how social networks in immersive environments can result in opportunities for learning and training that may have a positive impact on productivity. They developed social computing prototypical applications for each of the areas they are exploring. Based upon observation of users and feedback obtained from them, they conclude that it is possible and desirable to take advantage of the collaborative nature of social computing applications so that participants engage in productive activities for the benefit of their organizations.

THE STRATEGY OF THE BANDUNG CITY’S NATIONAL UNITY AND POLITICS AGENCY IN REALIZING EXCELLENT HUMAN RESOURCES

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Mursyid Setiawan ◽  
Hilal Ramdhani ◽  
Cecep Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The State ◽  
Political Agency ◽  
National Unity ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
And Training

<p><em>The strategy of the Bandung National Unity and Political Agency (Bakesbangpol) in realizing excellent human resources is still conventional</em><em>. This can be seen </em><em>in the form of education and training for the community without using technological advances to develop community digital literacy as an effort to create excellent society and protect from internal threats in the form of radicalism, t</em><em>errorism, and intolerance; and externally,  </em><em>in the form of territorial security and digital security. The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategy of the Bandung City Political and National Unity Agency in realizing excellent human resources to face the various threats facing Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach with case study methods, data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation, then analyzed using reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the strategic concept carried out by the Bandung City Political and National Unity Agency in the form of education and training to defend the state for the community. The implementation carried out was still conventional, an alternative to realizing excellent human resources carried out by the National Unity and Political Agency, namely by optimizing the use of technology, create a sustainable curriculum and focus on developing digital literacy in society to prevent various external and internal threats.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> The National Unity and Political Agency</em><em>, </em><em>defend the state</em><em> </em><em>indonesia</em><em>, </em><em>society</em><em>, </em><em>human resources</em></p>

scholarly journals Technology Usage and Academic Performance in the Pisa 2018 Report

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Oscar Navarro-Martinez ◽  
Beatriz Peña-Acuña
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Male Students ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Statistical Measures ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Performance

In the last two decades, the great technological advances sweeping society have made inroads into the educational sphere. The use of information and communication technology and social networks has opened up new possibilities for student learning, which require appropriate treatment by family and teachers. This quantitative study takes a new approach to investigating the relationship between Spanish teenage students’ academic success and their use of technology and social networks. It analyses data published in the 2018 PISA report to assess whether the use of these resources is appropriate, and to determine their impact on students’ learning and performance in reading, mathematics and science. The study takes a new approach in terms of the variables selected and the analysis of the data through two statistical measures. The results suggest that excessive use of technology and social networks, both during the week and at weekends, impairs performance. This finding is more acute in the case of male students, as the data indicates that they start at an earlier age and are more likely to use social media for the detrimental activity of online gaming.

An Exploratory Study on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Classroom Integration Training for Special Educators Who Work With Children With Complex Communication Needs in the Bahamas

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 991-1016
Author(s):  
Shameka Stanford ◽  
Ovetta Harris
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Classroom Integration ◽  
And Training

Purpose In 2011, the United Nations estimated there were between 180 and 220 million youth with disabilities living around the world, and 80% of them resided in developing countries. Over the last 6 years, this number has increased significantly, and now, over 1 million people live in the Caribbean with some form of disability such as communication disorders resulting in complex communication needs (CCN). Method This publication discusses the benefits of an exploratory, descriptive, nonexperimental study on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) classroom integration training for 8 special educators in the Bahamas who work with children with CCN. Results The results of this study revealed that 100% of the participants reported the study to be effective in increasing their knowledge and skill in the area of implementing AAC into their classrooms, enhancing their ability to team teach and incorporate AAC opportunities for all students with CCN within their classrooms, and increasing their knowledge and skill overall in the areas of AAC and CCN. Conclusion The findings highlight an important area of potential professional development and training that can be replicated in other English-speaking Caribbean territories focused on AAC classroom integration training program for special educators who teach students with CCN.

scholarly journals Analysis of Educational Data in the Current State of University Learning for the Transition to a Hybrid Education Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2068
Author(s):  
William Villegas-Ch. ◽  
Xavier Palacios-Pacheco ◽  
Milton Roman-Cañizares ◽  
Sergio Luján-Mora
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Hybrid Education ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Current State ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face ◽  
Education Model

Currently, the 2019 Coronavirus Disease pandemic has caused serious damage to health throughout the world. Its contagious capacity has forced the governments of the world to decree isolation and quarantine to try to control the pandemic. The consequences that it leaves in all sectors of society have been disastrous. However, technological advances have allowed people to continue their different activities to some extent while maintaining isolation. Universities have great penetration in the use of technology, but they have also been severely affected. To give continuity to education, universities have been forced to move to an educational model based on synchronous encounters, but they have maintained the methodology of a face-to-face educational model, what has caused several problems in the learning of students. This work proposes the transition to a hybrid educational model, provided that this transition is supported by data analysis to identify the new needs of students. The knowledge obtained is contrasted with the performance presented by the students in the face-to-face modality and the necessary parameters for the transition to this modality are clearly established. In addition, the guidelines and methodology of online education are considered in order to take advantage of the best of both modalities and guarantee learning.

scholarly journals Barriers to training in laparoscopic surgery in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 004947552199818
Author(s):  
Ellen Wilkinson ◽  
Noel Aruparayil ◽  
J Gnanaraj ◽  
Julia Brown ◽  
David Jayne
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Local Access ◽  
And Training ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Laparoscopic surgery has the potential to improve care in resource-deprived low- and-middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to analyse the barriers to training in laparoscopic surgery in LMICs. Medline, Embase, Global Health and Web of Science were searched using ‘LMIC’, ‘Laparoscopy’ and ‘Training’. Two researchers screened results with mutual agreement. Included papers were in English, focused on abdominal laparoscopy and training in LMICs. PRISMA guidelines were followed; 2992 records were screened, and 86 full-text articles reviewed to give 26 key papers. Thematic grouping identified seven key barriers: funding; availability and maintenance of equipment; local access to experienced laparoscopic trainers; stakeholder dynamics; lack of knowledge on effective training curricula; surgical departmental structure and practical opportunities for trainees. In low-resource settings, technological advances may offer low-cost solutions in the successful implementation of laparoscopic training and improve access to surgical care.

scholarly journals SOCIAL NETWORKS, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S71-S71
Author(s):  
Eleanor S McConnell ◽  
Kirsten Corazzini ◽  
T Robert Konrad
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Although the impact of dementia on the health and well-being of those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Disorders (ADRD) and their care partners has been widely studied, less attention has been paid to how the disease impacts individuals within the context of their larger social networks. This symposium presents findings from a series of integrated studies aimed at strengthening measurement of health and well-being among older adults with living with dementia and well-being among members of their social networks. Findings will be presented from five studies: (1) a scoping review of social network measurement in older adults in chronic illness, including dementia, that emphasizes the use of technology in measuring older adults’ social networks; (2) a simulation study to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of sensor technology to measure social interaction among a person living with dementia and others in their immediate surroundings; (3) development of a web-based application that allows older adults to map and activate their social networks; (4) a qualitative analysis of interviews from persons living with dementia, their unpaid caregivers, and paid caregivers from an adult day health program concerning well-being focused outcomes; and (5) a mixed methods analysis of the feasibility of using both traditional and novel measures of health and well-being deployed among networks of people living with dementia. Emerging technologies for measuring social networks health and well-being hold promise for advancing the study of the relationship-based nature of care for people living with dementia.

scholarly journals KERJASAMA PENGEMBANGAN POTENSI WISATA SUNGAI DI DESA MENURAN KECAMATAN BAKI

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 479
Author(s):  
Riana Rachmawati Dewi ◽  
Siti Wulandari ◽  
Arief Abdul Azis
Keyword(s):  
Youth Organizations ◽  
Community Group ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
And Training ◽  
Student Association

ABSTRAKDesa wisata merupakan kelompok masyarakat yang mampu berinteraktsi dan bekerjasama dalam pemberdayaan potensi yang ada. Penggunaaan dan pemanfaatan lahan sebagai lokasi desa wisata di wilayah Kec. Baki, Kab. Sukoharjo selalu dikembangkan. Tujuan dalam kegatan ini adalah membantu  mengembangkan potensi wisata yang ada. Mitra adalah kelompok masyarakat Masdulkabi dan karang taruna di Desa Menuran Kecamatan Baki sebanyak 40 orang. Tim Himpunan Mahasiswa UNIBA Surakarta melakukan riset dan melihat adanya potensi wisata di sebuah Desa Menuran dengan Sungai sebagai kunci utama. Masalah yang dihadapi masih kurangnya pelatihan pemanfaatan teknologi, perbaikan sarana dan prasarana di sekitar lokasi. Metode yang dilakukan adalah pendekatan dan pengarahan kepada kelompok masyarakat melalui sosialisasi dan pelatihan serta perbaikan sarana dan prasarana dalam bentuk sarana sanitasi kesehatan dan pengadaan perahu wisata. Hasil dari program ini adalah Desa wisata sungai di Menuran yang masyarakatnya semakin kreatif dan pengelolaan potensi sungai tersebut sebagai wisata edukasi kepada masyarakat untuk memelihara dan menjaga sungai.  Kata kunci : potensi; lokal; sungai. ABSTRACTA tourist village is a community group capable of interacting and collaborating in empowering existing potentials. Used of land as a tourist village location in the district. Baki, Kab. Sukoharjo is always being developed. The purpose of this activity is to help develop the existing tourism potential. Partners are the Masdulkabi community group and youth organizations in Menuran Village, Baki District, totaling 40 people. The UNIBA Surakarta Student Association team conducted research and saw the potential for tourism in a Menuran Village with rivers as the main key. The problem faced is still a lack of training in the use of technology, repair of facilities and infrastructure around the location. The method used is an approach and direction to community groups through socialization and training as well as repair of facilities and infrastructure in the form of health sanitation facilities and procurement of tourist boats. The result of this program is a river tourism village in Menuran whose people are getting more creative and managing the river's potential as an educational tour for the community to maintain and protect the river. Keywords : potential; local; river 

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