Routledge Handbook of the Translation Industry

Callum Walker (he/him) is an Associate Professor of Translation Technology and Director of the Centre for Translation, Interpretation and Localisation Studies at the University of Leeds, where he teaches computer-assisted translation technology, project management, translation theory, and specialised translation. He has previously lectured at Durham University, Goldsmiths University of London, and University College London. Alongside his academic roles, he has worked as a freelance translator since 2009 (French and Russian into English) and small translation business owner, as well as being a Chartered Linguist, Member of the CIOL, and Member of the ITI.Joseph Lambert (he/him) is a Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies and Director of the MA Translation Studies at Cardiff University. His teaching includes course components on translation technologies, pathways into the translation industry, general and specialised translation (French to English), translation theory, and translation ethics, as well as supervising students at BA, MA, and PhD levels. His primary areas of research interest are ethics and sustainability in the translation industry. In 2023, he published a textbook with Routledge entitled Translation Ethics and he has written widely on the translation profession, questions of pay, status, and sustainability in the UK translation industry, and translation codes of ethics.

"Finally someone has tied the threads together! The Routledge Handbook of the Translation Industry is groundbreaking precisely because it is the first to comprehensively bridge scholarly insight with industry expertise. This ‘translational’ roadmap is your backstage pass to a dynamic and fast-evolving industry in motion, with its highs, lows, and everything in between."--Stefan Baumgarten, University of Graz, Austria"In-depth investigations of the translation industry are rare – this volume is a towering exception. Boasting an impressive array of expert contributors from industry and academia, it is an invaluable guide for all those interested and engaged in this diverse, hugely dynamic field."--Gary Massey, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland"This new Handbook breaks the now-familiar mould, from the editors' open and inclusive approach to recruiting contributors (both industry leaders and researchers), to the high standard of argument and clarity that will make this discussion a cornerstone of training future professionals for a long time to come. This collaboration is an unusually enjoyable read – it feels like a group of friendly experts are letting us in on their brilliant conversation, so that, while they never shy away from the current and looming challenges facing the sector, our eyes and minds are opened in new, and ultimately hopeful, ways. The concluding 'roundtable' discussion brings what's often the best bit of any conference to round off the experience, or offer a flavour of the deep debates within that you can use as a springboard into the collection. Bravo!"--Joanna Drugan, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom"The Routledge Handbook of the Translation Industry is an indispensable resource for understanding the rapidly evolving dynamics of the translation industry. This comprehensive volume explores the challenges and opportunities arising from the increasing influence of technology on translation industry practices as well as socio-economic pressures, changing workflows, emerging trends and innovations. The Handbook's blend of theoretical and practical insights makes it an essential reference for students, researchers and professionals seeking to navigate and contribute to the future of the translation industry."--Sabine Braun, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

• List of Figures Advisory Board Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements PART IConcepts and Context 1 What’s in a Name? Mapping the Translation Industry Callum Walker and Joseph Lambert2 Changing Practices in the Translation Industry Akiko SakamotoPART IIProcesses and Practices 3 Freelance Translation JC Penet4 Institutional and In‑House Translation Fernando Prieto Ramos and Ingemar Strandvik5 Translation Quality Tomáš Svoboda6 Subtitling for Translation and Accessibility Stavroula Sokoli and Paweł Aleksandrowicz7 Dubbing and Voiceover Rocío Baños8 Software Application Localisation Bert Esselink9 Game Localisation Xiaochun ZhangPART IIIResources and Management 10 Perspectives on Computer‑Assisted Translation Software Dragoș Ciobanu11 Perspectives on Machine Translation, Post‑Editing, and Automation Ana Guerberof‑Arenas12 Ergonomics in Translation Work Maureen Ehrensberger‑Dow and Andrea Hunziker Heeb13 Translation Project Management Raisa McNab14 Human Resource Management Angie Tapia15 Translation Management Systems Ramunė KasperėPART IVEconomics and Markets 16 Economic Perspectives on the Translation Industry Thomas A. Hanson, Christopher D. Mellinger and Callum Walker17 Platform Economy Models in the Translation Industry Gökhan Fırat and Mehmet Şahin18 Diversification and Portfolio Careers Erik Angelone19 Status, Professionalism, and Professionalisation Christy Fung‑ming Liu20 Non‑Professional Translation and Crowdsourcing Miguel A. Jiménez‑Crespo21 Media Accessibility Anna Jankowska and Gert Vercauteren22 The Literary Translation Industry Susan PickfordPART VCommunities and Society 23 Professional Translator Associations Eleanor Cornelius24 Risk and Trust in the Translation Industry Carmen Canfora25 Translator Ethics Phillippa May Bennett26 Translation Industry Ethics Joss Moorkens27 Global Sustainable Development and Wellbeing Séverine Hubscher‑Davidson and Stéphanie Panichelli‑Batalla28 Social Media, the Translation Industry, and the Influencer Economy Renée DesjardinsPART VIPedagogy and Research 29 Pedagogical Frameworks and Competences Mohammad Reza Esfandiari and Zahra Ebrahimi30 Employability and Translator Education Yu Hao31 Simulated Translation Bureaus Kalle Konttinen and Leena Salmi32 Research Settings, Methods, and Theoretical Frameworks Minna Ruokonen and Elin SvahnEpilogue 33 Roundtable: Reflecting on the Past, Present, and Future of the Translation Industry Don DePalma, Florian Faes, Abdel‑Wahab Khalifa, Kaisa Koskinen, David Orrego‑Carmona, Hanna Risku, and Joseph Lambert