Gestão terminológica em empresas prestadoras de serviços linguísticos: um estudo do caso da empresa júnior Babel traduções

Abstract

The relationship between Terminology and Translation is widely addressed in literature. Terminology management is a valuable tool for enhancing the translation process efficiency, but is seldom researched, especially when applied to a translation company's context. This study investigates the possibilities of implementing translation-oriented terminology management activities in an (educational) language service provider ─ the student-run company Babel Traduções. For this purpose, the terminology management methods already depicted in literature were studied and Babel Traduções' current translation processes were analyzed. The study revealed that Babel frequently deals with terminological activity ─ though not systematically ─ and that it already has valuable assets to manage terminology. Furthermore, it is important to consider Babel's particular goals as a junior enterprise, which is the professional development of Translation and Languages undergraduate students. This study suggests terminology management implementation in a junior enterprise that provides translation services might enhance not only its processes' efficiency but also the learning of its members, through relevant knowledge and skills needed in both academic and market contexts.