The Training of MTI in the Development of Language Services in the “Belt and Road” Areas Cover Image

一带一路”地区语言服务业发展中的翻译硕士人才培养
The Training of MTI in the Development of Language Services in the “Belt and Road” Areas

Author(s): Wei Wang, Yuanxing Dong
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Education, Foreign languages learning, Distance learning / e-learning
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative; industry of language services; training of MTI in China

Summary/Abstract: The industry of language services in the “Belt and Road” areas is developing rapidly, marked by a great increase in “export-oriented” services mainly in non-common languages and supported by new technology. Meanwhile, the industry of language services in these areas is still confronted with some problems, such as the imbalance of regional development, the lack of variety in service types and languages, and the shortage of high-level language service personnel. Under such circumstances, the objectives of training Masters of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) in China should be adjusted to more comprehensive training programs. In addition, the education of MTI in non-common languages should be developed, and universities and enterprises should cooperate to provide platforms for students to master new technology of language services.