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Practices in teaching audiovisual translation. The experience of Spain
No full textThis article explores the origins, development, and current state of university-level training in audiovisual translation in Spain, a country with well-established traditions in this field. Drawing on the PACTE research group’s model of professional translation competence and the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) competence framework, it examines the key competences fostered in four master’s programs in audiovisual translation across six major Spanish universities. The discussion focuses on how effectively these programs prepare competent and competitive translators for the demands of today’s rapidly evolving translation services sector. Particular attention is given to academic offerings that address emerging trends in audiovisual translation and localization, such as the translation of multimedia products, video games, smart devices, and applications, as well as live subtitling and other practices. Training in audiovisual translation for users with disabilities is also highlighted
On some specifics in the training of foreign language teachers
No full textThe aim of this paper is to highlight key aspects of the education and training of foreign language teachers. It examines the didactic and methodological preparation required, focusing on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that must be developed. In line with the CEFR framework, the professional competences of a foreign language teacher include not only the development of linguistic knowledge and communicative skills, but also the fostering of intercultural awareness, the cultivation of independent learning strategies, and the encouragement of personal initiative in pursuing language learning beyond the classroom. Within teacher training, particular emphasis is placed on multilingualism and the intercultural approach. Finally, the paper presents a professional competence model for German language teachers
Use and functions of quotations in scientific discourse – structure of a sample lesson
No full textThe aim of this article is to present the structure of a sample lesson designed to explain the use of quotations in academic discourse, with a particular focus on their communicative function and evaluation. The need for such a lesson arises from the difficulties frequently observed among students when they have to refer to sources in written assignments. The focus is not on the form of quotations, but on their purpose and justification. The lesson has been successfully conducted for students at two German universities in German and at several British universities in an English version. It can help to further develop students’ awareness of the role, function and significance of quotations in academic discourse, thereby improving their writing skills
The Impact of Authentic Listening-Viewing Materials on ESL University Students’ Listening Comprehension Skills
No full textThe study investigates the effects of authentic listening-viewing and textbook listening material on ESL university students' listening comprehension skills. The experimental and control groups, that consist of second-year university students, completed pre- and past-tests. The pre-test showed approximately the same level of listening comprehension skills in the experimental and control groups. The result of the post-test does not show a significant impact of authentic listening-viewing material on listening comprehension of the experimental group. Employing the post-questionnaire, that the experimental group filled out, we determined the challenges, such as speakers’ tempo and accents. However, students have a positive attitude to such authentic aids. These findings confirm the constant difficulties caused by implementing listening-viewing material and indicate students’ positive perception of authentic aids. The study also proves that the regular employment of authentic listening-viewing materials decreases anxiety of the experimental group and improves confidence when working on authentic videos
Native American History as Counter-Discourse in James Welch’s Narratives: The Examples of “Fools Crow” and “Killing Custer”.
No full textA peculiar dimension in the Native American writing is the documentation of the history of the Native Americans’ traditional lives before, during and after their encounter with the white settlers. It is a development that is essentially explicable within the purview of postcolonial discourse, given that, in some contexts, historical distortions from the perspective of the ‘other’ have been asserted as the rationale for such creative explorations on the part of the Native writers. In the context of this study, such a dimension, with particular reference to James Welch’s novels, is considered as, indeed, counter-discursive. Two of his novels, Fools Crow and Killing Custer, are selected with a view to assessing how the historical documentations in the texts translate to counter-discourses in the context of the Native Americans’ historical evolution. The study reveals that, while the Native American histories in the texts dovetail into each other, they are largely inspired by the Native Americans’ colonial experience vis-à-vis the need to represent their history from the perspective of ‘us’ as opposed to ‘other’. It concludes that the narratives have, in a significant way, performed the allegorical configuration function, as a counter-discourse strategy described by Slemon (1987). This holds in that they have conceivably assumed ‘readings’ and ‘contestations’ of the previously textualised colonial experience of the Native Americans from the perspective of the ‘other’
Realization and most often occupied positions and professions of graduates of communication and computer engineering and informatics and computer science professional fields
Full text linkThe specialists working in the ICT sector have mostly graduated from the professional fields of Communication and Computer Engineering and Informatics and Computer Science. Students from these two professional fields are educated in a total of 33 higher schools: 17 in Communication and Computer Engineering and 16 in Informatics and Computer Sciences. The article presents information on higher education institutions in both professional fields according to the "Taxable income of graduates" indicator. Data from the Rating System of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria in 2022 were used. The most often held positions and professions by graduates of the professional fields of Communication and Computer Engineering and Informatics and Computer Science are shown. Conclusions have been made about the changes in the incomes of the graduates of the two professional fields
Automated monitoring and analysis of network traffic in Linux using scripts and system tools
Full text linkEffective network monitoring is vital for ensuring optimal system performance, reducing latency, diagnosing bottlenecks, and detecting anomalous behavior that could indicate security threats. With its flexibility, reliability, and ubiquity, Linux serves as an ideal platform for deploying robust monitoring solutions tailored to diverse system needs. This project focuses on automating the collection and analysis of network traffic data in Linux environments. By leveraging only built-in system tools and utilities, the solution provides a cost-effective, lightweight, and easily deployable monitoring framework. The integration of real-time data logging and graphical visualization ensures actionable insights for system administrators and IT professionals, reducing manual intervention and enabling proactive management. In addition to leveraging Linux tools, the development process of this project was significantly accelerated through the use of ChatGPT
Specifics in the provision of integrated services in the conditions of convergence of IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies
Full text linkThe aim of the work is to research the specifics of the provision of integrated services in the conditions of convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Results have been obtained related to highlighting the features of AI-based IoT services, as well as the specificity of machine learning technologies in the provision of IoT services. Clarifying the specifics of real-time simplified intelligence technologies and federated learning stand out as contributing moments
The Principle of Transparency Under The Artificial Intelligence Act
No full textTransparency is a basic principle of European Union law. It aims to provide information to people, thereby enabling them to participate in decision-making processes, to express their opinions and ideas, to feel secure and at ease. At the same time, transparency creates legitimacy in the European bodies and creates a prerequisite for the institutions to bear responsibility. The principle of transparency is also enshrined in the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament establishing harmonized rules on artificial intelligence or the so-called “The AI Act”. It aims to create a transparent regime for AI technologies, enabling legal entities to design and deploy AI responsibly and individuals to understand its design and use it safely