Abstract:

Today, with the ever-growing technology in our pockets, controlling and adapting to daily life is getting easier. The programs and software used on the desktops and laptops give their places gradually to the mobile applications designed to be used via smartphones, tablets and similar mobile devices. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the usage of the mobile applications supportive for language competence of the students of translation studies with the perspective of learning theories. It is aimed to find answer to the questions of how could the mobile learning theories be explained in relation with translation education, how could the mobile applications are used for translation education and from which perspectives, the mobile applications could contribute to the students’ competencies. The mobile learning theories have been developed within the basis of learning theories as it is seen from learning related studies. In this study, the usage of mobile applications by the students of translation studies is evaluated in the light of learning theories. A yes-no question survey is applied to 100 Applied English and Translation Program students, and the results are evaluated according to the descriptive content analysis. The findings of the research reflect the contributions of mobile applications to the translator/interpreter candidates’ competencies in terms of self-regulated education, more enjoyable and competitive environment for learning, and create a more motivating environment to be willing to learn. As a result, it is suggested that mobile applications may be used as educational materials in translation education. Indeed, the results indicate that different studies about the usage of mobile applications as educational materials can be carried out.

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