Call for Papers: Special Issue on Teaching Translation in the Age of AI

Guest Editors:
Dr Katrin Herget, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Dr Teresa Alegre, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Dr Katty da Silva, University of Aveiro, Portugal

The Journal of Language and Education invites submissions for a special issue on Teaching Translation in the Age of AI.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the landscape of translation education. With the rapid development of neural machine translation and large language models (LLMs), the ways translation is taught, learned, and practised are undergoing significant change. AI technologies are increasingly integrated into translation processes and workflows, reshaping translation practices, professional roles, and the competences expected of translators. In this evolving context, scholars have emphasised the need for “human-centred augmented translation” (O'Brien, 2023) and a renewed focus on “human-centredness” (Jiménez-Crespo, 2024), calling for a critical reconsideration of the relationship between human expertise and technological capabilities.

For translation educators, this development raises fundamental questions. How is translation competence being redefined in the age of AI? How can innovative pedagogical approaches support translation teaching and learning? How is human–AI collaboration reshaping translation practice? What ethical, social, and professional implications arise from the integration of AI into translation education? And how should curricula and assessment practices evolve in response to these developments?

This special issue gives particular attention to the role and added value of human expertise in AI-mediated translation and to the ways in which translation education can prepare students to engage critically, and responsibly with emerging technologies.

We welcome original research articles and review articles exploring different perspectives on the implications of AI for translation teaching and learning.

Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Artificial Intelligence in translation teaching and learning;
2. Innovative pedagogical approaches to AI-mediated translation;
3. Human-AI interaction and collaboration in translation practice;
4. Redefining translation competence in the age of AI;
5. Creativity, translator agency and the evolving role of the translator;
6. Ethical, social and professional implications of AI in translation education;
7. Curriculum design and development for AI-integrated translation education;
8. Data-driven learning in the translation classroom.

 

The special issue aims to contribute to current debates in Translation Studies and translation education by promoting critical discussion of how translation education can respond to technological change while recognising the distinctive contribution of human expertise to translation processes and practices.

Submission Information

Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through the Journal of Language and Education online submission system and indicate that their submission is intended for the special issue Teaching Translation in the Age of AI.

All submissions will undergo the journal's standard peer-review process and should follow the journal's author guidelines.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: 30 October 2026
Publication: March 2027 (Issue 1)

Submission Instructions:

1. Manuscript Preparation: (1) Manuscripts should be prepared according to the Journal of Language and Education’s standard guidelines for regular issues. This includes formatting, referencing style, and structuring the paper; (2) Ensure your manuscript includes all necessary sections, such as abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
2. Cover Letter: a cover letter, formatted according to the journal's requirements, must be included with your submission. This letter should briefly describe the main contributions of your paper and confirm that it is submitted for the special issue on "Artificial Intelligence in Language Education."
3. Peer Review Type: authors can choose between open or blind peer review. If you prefer blind peer review, please ensure your manuscript is anonymized. Additionally, you must upload a separate Title Page with all author details, including names, affiliations, and contact information.
4. Submission Process: (1) all manuscripts, the required cover letter, and, if applicable, the anonymized manuscript and separate Title Page must be submitted through the journal's online submission system; (2) during submission, please indicate that your manuscript is intended for the special issue.
5. Publication Fees: the Journal of Language and Education does not charge any publication fees from authors, and this policy applies to all issues, including this special issue. There are no fees or charges for manuscript processing, submission, or publication.
6. Peer Review: all submitted manuscripts will undergo the chosen peer-review process (open or blind) to ensure the publication of high-quality research.

Contact Information:

For any questions or further information regarding the special issue, please contact Dr. Elena Tikhonova (Vice Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Language and Education) at etihonova@hse.ru.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to this exciting special issue!