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10Introduction
Due to the acceleration of performance development, convenience, and generalization of artificial intelligence (AI) translation engines, their daily application fields and areas are also expanding day by day. In particular, as part of industrial and social innovation policies of the 4th industrial revolution and digital transformation era, the performance and processing of administrative and business documents by the government as well as companies has been done with a technological paradigm shift based on AI and data technology. It's progressing rapidly. The new leap in AI technology, on the one hand, suggests the possibility that mechanical intelligence can replace human judgment and work in various areas of society. In other words, AI technology is being used in various fields such as medical care, autonomous driving, newspaper article writing, and translation. In addition, companies are seeking ways to improve the efficiency of global marketing 'work' and the quality of customer service by introducing AI translation-based multilingual business solutions. In response to these changes, this paper intends to discuss the necessity and considerations for opening and operating an English writing course using an AI translation platform.
AI translation platform-based English writing curriculum design and operation
Characteristics of AI translation platform and reasons for its use
The AI translation platform applies the basic definition of the platform, which means the environment in which the software runs, and is based on the online, web, cloud, and on-premises MT tools encompassed by CAT tools and deep learning-based AI technologies. It is a generic term that encompasses 'AI machine translation', 'AI (machine) translation software', 'neural network machine translation (NMT) software', or 'AI (machine) translation tool' (Chun 2022: 222). There are various types of AI translation platforms such as Memsource, RWS Trados Studio, Smartcat, MateCat, memoQ, and Wordfast, and the likes.
The AI translation platform is an efficient multilingual translation tool that anyone can use easily and an optimized writing tool (including native language). In order to perform translation/writing work based on the AI translation platform, collaboration between human and machine translation is premised, and active intervention of human translators/users is essential to improve translation quality. In other words, although collaboration between the two parties is premised, the machine translation process led by a human translator must be performed, and the MTPE skill must be applied to improve the quality of the translation result. The MTPE skill, for example, performs translation work by applying user requirements, guidelines, related materials and references, and maintains document consistency by reviewing typos, terminology, and spelling. At the same time, the time and effort required for translation is reduced, but the efficiency such as cost reduction and productivity improvement increases. And since the user's bilingual/multilingual writing/translation ability is improved in this process, it is necessary to more actively expand its utility in the field of university education.
In addition, improving the ability to utilize the AI translation platform has a close correlation with strengthening the ability to perform multilingual business. And the learner's ability to automate office work and adapt to the smart office environment will contribute to strengthening digital literacy competency, which corresponds to the 21st century-type global talent and their requirements.
Justification for AI Translation Platform-based English Writing Class
Regardless of the target users or learners, the means of externally expressing one's competence is based above all on text (including digital form). The premise of text writing encompasses writing itself, and in particular, bilingual writing competency corresponds to the premise of expanding the humanities horizon. In addition, it contributes to the reinforcement of learners' self-efficacy by improving their ability to express their thoughts and opinions effectively. This is because writing competency has universal validity that does not presuppose differences and discrimination between languages and genres. The next 10 years will usher in ‘The Exponential Age’, led by the fastest and greatest technological change in human history. Humanities writing competency, digital literacy, and their expansion of adaptability to meet the needs of individual competency change required by the new era of revolution are essential, not optional.
Regardless of the field of study, the use of AI translation platforms/tools in writing subjects of Reinforcing bilingual ability by utilizing digital literacy and translation skills that can overcome language barriers and express individual capabilities in global business fields by utilizing artificial intelligence translation platforms/tools in liberal arts writing courses at universities regardless of major It will serve as a kind of 'game changer' that enables learners to grow and develop individually as well as become global citizens.
The basic competency that global citizens in the age of AI should have is, above all, to be able to adapt to the changing times through digital literacy. Therefore, the demands of learners who are consumers of university education services are also changing rapidly. And in particular, the demand for fields related to the 4th industrial revolution and AI or its adjacent fields is rapidly increasing. This means that liberal arts-related subjects at universities, regardless of major, need to be operated by sensitively reflecting the trend of change without exception. In particular, various subjects can be operated based on the use of AI translation platforms/tools to share the benefits of technological development in the age of AI as well as expand learners' self-efficacy. By the same token, it can serve as a very efficient educational material in writing-related subjects including translation because the AI translation platform is an optimized multilingual (including native language) writing tool. It can contribute to strengthening learners' global business competency by operating the curriculum by upgrading to the bilingual writing (native language + English) competency level that meets the subject and purpose required for each situation in the business practice field, rather than just writing in English. In other words, by using an AI translation platform, it is possible to more actively expand a learner's writing ability. It can be used as a customized education and learning platform.
The reasons for opening an English writing class based on an AI translation platform are summarized as follows: 1) The English writing class based on the AI translation platform has a relatively comprehensive range of topics compared to the classical writing class method. And the needs of learners can be met practically because realistic discussions can be included more actively; 2) In addition, it is possible to learn the process of improving the quality of translation and writing results through collaboration between science and technology and humans because mechanisms that can overcome the learner’s limitations of language barriers can be utilized,. In this process, both instructors and learners can experience and recognize that it can ultimately lead to the practical implementation of human enhancement; 3) This is because it can promote individual growth and development by simultaneously cultivating not only multilingual writing/translation skills, which are basic competencies of 21st century global talents, but also digital literacy, by motivating learners for self-learning and strengthening their sense of self-efficacy.
Multilingual writing environment based on AI translation platform
AI translation platform users/professional translators carry out the project after setting them according to the purpose of use/project based on the tool or platform developed by the company. A translation project using an AI translation platform can not only allow multiple translators to work at the same time, but also ensure consistency and efficiency of translation through the construction of TM (Translation Memory) and glossary of terms and expressions. In addition, since translation supervision and management is performed interactively with the translator, the quality of translation is also systematically managed, which has the advantage of reducing the time and cost required for final delivery. Therefore, it should be included in the curriculum design including education on the types of AI translation platform, the pros and cons of its use, understanding of the environment, in which the web-based or cloud-based AI translation engine operates, and its unique functions and usage. Although there are differences in services such as unique functions and screen layout provided by the free and paid versions for each platform, TM and vocabulary, quality control, PM functions and comments or group share, it is generally no difficult to use other platforms if you master one platform.
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Screen Examples of AI platform-based translation project execution method
A number of translators around the world are coherently and systematically carrying out multilingual translation projects simultaneously. For example, elements necessary for each step in the entire process is put in and the project is carried out collectively from application of client's requirements, compliance with style guide, management of terminology and vocabulary, interactive communication and scheduling between translator and PM, supervision and quality control, TM and corpus utilization and update, and delivery.
Considerations for designing AI translation platform-based English writing courses
Diagnose the possibility that 'English writing' class operation using a translation platform can expand students' native language and foreign language/English writing competency, and further enhance situational coping and problem-solving ability in a realistic aspect, and expand the effectiveness of learners' self-learning; It pays attention to educational outcomes and sustainability, such as the expansion of English writing topics and target areas. Based on this, the competency and considerations to be recommended when designing an English writing course based on a AI translation platform are as follows:
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Considerations for designing AI translation platform-based English writing courses
Class Title (tentative) AI Translation Platform-based English Writing
Overview
of the Class ① The purpose of this course is to overcome language barriers by strengthening the basic bilingual (native language + English) ability that global citizens must have, and to cultivate basic knowledge necessary to demonstrate individual capabilities on the global stage.
② For the specific realization of this, this course cultivates English writing skills based on learning about basic English writing-related protocols that meet the topics, purposes, and situations necessary for daily business performance.
③ In order to relieve the learner's language barrier and the burden of writing, this course expand the learner's English writing competency by strengthening digital literacy using a general-purpose AI translation platform/tool, and furthermore, practical application and adaptability in the business field promote improvement.
Objectives of Education ① Learners develop their basic knowledge necessary to perform translation, such as original text analysis, translation and writing skills.
② Learners seek to improve their L1-English translation and English-L1 translation skills in order to strengthen the practicality of their foreign language learning.
③ Learners can apply translation strategies that can improve translation quality by applying MTPE translation capabilities with AI translation platform.
④ Learners understand the possibility of collaboration between human and machine translation based on their ability to utilize AI translation platform.
Teaching Methodology ① General English writing education method + bilingual writing (L1 + English) education method applied
② Apply digital literacy capabilities using AI translation platform/tools
③ Application of MTPE skill to improve the quality of English writing results
④ Application of MTPE guideline writing skills to evaluate fluency and accuracy of English writing results
⑤ Application of translation supervision and evaluation skills
⑥ Application of collaborative skills to enhance human enforcement and cultivate collective intelligence
Competency Detailed considerations
Digital Literacy Competency ① Learning the basic configuration and usage of AI translation platform. Recommend to use 2-3 platforms per semester.
② Learning translation project analysis skills
③ Learning how to perform a translation writing project
④ Learning to build/use style guides and glossaries
⑤ Understanding and practicing MTPE skill concepts
⑥ English-native language translation comparison analysis
⑦ MTPE skill application and translation supervision/quality evaluation, etc.
Multi-lingual
/Translation Competency ① In order to improve the quality of translation writing, the MTPE process must be accompanied by machine translation results.
② According to the level of MTPE, it can be divided into active Full PE (level of publishability, compliance with style guide, smooth translation) and Light PE (degree of comprehension, regardless of consistency of style and terminology, minimal editing to increase productivity).
③ For general machine translation, the following MTPE guidelines are followed. However, the improvement of the learner's competency should be given priority, so the quality of the MT result is improved by applying the traditional writing technique in the case of translation writing education.
Note:
① Guidelines for MTPE: establish guidelines for expected quality of the output; Read the original sentence and read the MT result after understanding the content; Do not ignore or delete MT results; Start working with elements such as words and phrases; Do not turn words into synonyms; Make the most of MT and avoid unnecessary translations; For grammatical and style errors, follow the guidelines (Light or Full), check terms if a glossary is provided; Read and confirm the translation again; After completing PE, read the original text and translation again.
② Error Categories: Mistranslation, Accuracy, Terminology, Language, Style, Country, Consistency, TOC, Index, Layout, Typography, Graphics, Call outs and Captions, Localizable text, Hyper text functionality, Alignment, Sizing, Truncation/Overlap, Character Formatting, Localizable character, Dialogue functionality, Menu functionality, Hotkeys/Accelerators, Jump/Links
Global Business Competency
① Improving basic English writing ability to express one's thoughts and opinions in English.
② Improving logical English writing and expression by acquiring English writing skills for each situation.
③ Basic requirements and elements, idioms and idioms, daily life (including work) of departmental documents on topics such as e-mails (private and public), announcements, business letters, resumes, self-introductions, and letters of recommendation necessary for daily life; It aims to improve logical and persuasive English writing skills such as sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
④ Understanding the utility of MTPE translation using AI translation software and tools, expand English writing skills required in the field, and improve problem-solving skills.
Educational outcomes and expected effects
In order to meet the internal and external realities and demands that require multilingual business performance and digital literacy skills, this is a measure to strengthen bilingual writing competency, focusing on career design and job-related multilingual work performance skills of college students in a global environment. The necessity and considerations for the operation of English writing classes based on the AI translation platform were examined. The expected educational outcomes and expected effects when designing and operating a curriculum based on the justification and expected effects of the aforementioned AI translation platform-based multilingual writing class operation are as follows:
First, overcoming the limitations of English and multilingual abilities: Through the AI-based writing (Korean-English/multilingual translation) method learning curriculum, it gives confidence to college students who have difficulty writing business documents due to limitations in English/multilingual ability;
Second, strengthening the multilingual work performance required in the global business ecosystem and cultivating bilingual writing skills for business document writing;
Third, development of curriculum and contents for nurturing smart talents with digital literacy capabilities and expanding the work experience of current students: It is possible to write business documents, increase understanding of work, and experience each job group and job of the company. Developing competency as a smart worker who establishes his/her future plans while attending school and flexibly responds to the changing corporate smart operating system in the AI era;
Fourth, resolving the discrepancy between the talent capabilities produced by universities and the talent capabilities required by companies;
Fifth, it increases the learning motivation and familiarity of college students who are accustomed to using the digital platform, and provides a sense of achievement and self-efficacy by increasing their participation in learning compared to the existing traditional learning method;
Sixth, the AI translation platform-based business document writing capability can have the effect of strengthening practical work capabilities. And furthermore, it means competitiveness in the global job market;
And eventh, it is possible to prove the sustainability of the learning effect by strengthening its applicability in the business field.
Conclusion
This study discussed the possibility of using it as an optimal educational material that can strengthen not only the native language but also the bilingual writing ability because it is possible to perform translation writing by comparing the original text and the translated text included in the basic configuration of the AI translation platform. In other words, we pay attention to the scalability of the AI translation platform as a bilingual/multilingual writing tool that includes the native language, not limited to translation. In order to implement this in detail, the necessity and justification for opening a writing-related course in the liberal arts field of the university were discussed for the purpose of strengthening global business competency and digital literacy competency. In addition, in connection with this, matters to be considered for designing the curriculum of the relevant subject were presented.
The information presented in this paper is based on the native language and the target language (English), and the learner basically writes the original text in the native language/or desired language, then the bilingual/multilingual translation result provided by machine translation is drafted, and the result is obtained through the MTPE process. It is premised on teaching and learning activities to complete the final version after checking and improving the quality. In this process, self-efficacy is strengthened through self-learning activities such as reverse translation or editing and editing, as well as improving the learner's bilingual/multilingual writing/translation competency, and it can be applied in everyday life as well as in the business field, thus securing the sustainability of educational performance. can do. And since this educational effect is linked to the strengthening of competitiveness in the global job market, it is necessary to expand and operate various educational courses that incorporate the utilization of the optimized translation platform in the university education field.
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Дата принятия в печать / Accepted
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