Pedagogical technologies of machine translation skills forming on the example of bachelor students specializing in mechatronics and robotics at Don State Technical University

Abstract

In this paper the authors took into consideration professional training of specialists who can use technical documentation in a foreign language. The definition of machine translation, its value, main advantages and disadvantages were examined. This research showed the importance of machine translation and the need to train students of technical specialties in MT skills. The model of a special program for training students and its theoretical and practical parts were described. Based on the results of the error analysis, the error types were categorized into 3 categories. The results of the tests were analysed and shown in the tables. A significant decrease in the number of errors was noted. Based on the findings, pedagogical implications were discussed regarding how teachers can successfully and effectively incorporate MT into the classroom studies.