Exploring Familiarity with and Use of CAT Technologies among Undergraduate Translation Students in Oman: The Case of Sultan Qaboos University

Authors

  • Fouad EL-Karnichi

    Department of Language Studies, Sohar University, P.O. Box 44, Sohar 311, Sultanate of Oman
  • Abdul Gabbar Al-Sharafi

    Department of English and Translation, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 50, Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman
  • Rafik Jamoussi

    Department of Language Studies, Sohar University, P.O. Box 44, Sohar 311, Sultanate of Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8282
Received: 31 December 2024 | Revised: 24 Februry 2025 | Accepted: 3 March 2025 | Published Online: 19 March 2025

Abstract

Translation is becoming increasingly technology-dependent, with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) technology
becoming more prevalent in supporting translators and interpreters. These tools are specifically designed to improve
productivity, efficiency, and consistency of the translation process. This study aims to investigate the level of familiarity
with and use of CAT technologies among BA undergraduate translation students at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. A
survey was conducted using a five-point Likert scale to evaluate students’ familiarity with and use of CAT tools. The data
collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and frequency analysis. Cronbach’s Alpha was calculated to ensure the
reliability and validity of the data. The findings of this research demonstrate an elevated level of familiarity with and use
of CAT tools among the study sample. This study offers valuable insights into one of the most rapidly changing aspects
of translation education, i.e., translation technologies. The study highlights the relevance of these findings for similar
educational contexts, emphasizing the need for integrating CAT tools into translation curricula to improve the output of
translators.

Keywords:

CAT Technology; Translation Education; Qualitative Responses; Teaching Methodologies

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EL-Karnichi, F., Al-Sharafi, A. G., & Jamoussi, R. (2025). Exploring Familiarity with and Use of CAT Technologies among Undergraduate Translation Students in Oman: The Case of Sultan Qaboos University. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(3), 973–984. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8282

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