AI 시대 교육에서 번역 주체 대한 소고

Abstract

This paper examines the notion of the translating agent as presented in previous translation studies by categorizing it into three perspectives: ‘the translating agent as viewed through metaphors,’ ‘the translating agent as a textual phenomenon,’ and ‘the translating agent within a social net work.’ First, in the metaphorical view, the translating agent is portrayed as a subordinate entity, a figure symbolically associated with canniba lism, and as a force that provokes invasion and destruction. Second, as a textual phenomenon, the translating agent is analyzed as an invisible entity, one primarily defined by its roles and functions, and as one that adheres to established norms. Third, the paper explores the role of the translating agent within broader social networks. In the context of the AI era, this study categorizes emerging translating agents into ‘technology-centric’ ‘convergent’ and ‘problem-solving’ agents. Special attention is given to the ‘problem-solving translating agent,’ with an in-depth discussion of issues surrounding translator iden tity, competence, and ethics. The paper proposes potential pathways and alternatives for how contemporary translating agents can address and find solutions to these challenges. Moreover, the paper argues that with the expansion of AI translation and the involvement of various media, it is no longer appropriate to limit the subject of translation to humans alone. It emphasizes the need to recognize AI translators not merely as auxiliary tools but as distinct translating agents in their own right. The paper advocates for fostering a translation environment where human translators, AI, and other agents coexist with mutual respect, collaboration, dialogue, and communication, ensuring the preservation of each agent’s subjectivity while creating a harmonious “a field of translation”.