Abstract:
In this study, undergraduates majoring in Translation Studies at Sri Lanka's
Sabaragamuwa University are examined for their complex interactions with
regard to information processing skills, cognitive processing capacity, and
translation performance. The study investigates how these factors interact to
influence students' translation skills by drawing on a conceptual framework with
roots in cognitive psychology. The approach views translation performance as
the dependent variable and information processing capacity and cognitive
processing capabilities as the independent factors. The study employs a mixed
methods approach to investigate these linkages with a focus on pragmatism and
abductive reasoning in recognition of the complexity and unexplored nature of
the translation process. A systematic questionnaire will help collect quantitative
data, which will make statistical analysis to spot trends and linkages easier. Semi
structured interviews will be used to collect qualitative data, which will provide
complex insights into students' experiences and viewpoints. The results are
intended to give readers a thorough grasp of the relationships between
undergraduate students majoring in translation studies' information processing
skills, cognitive processing abilities, and translation performance. This study has
implications for improving translation education and training programmes, which
may eventually improve students' ability to translate at Sabaragamuwa University
and may provide guidance for programmes throughout the world.
