Information and Communication Competence of Future Translators in the Context of Digital Transformation of Education

The article discusses the problem of forming information and communication competence of future translators in the context of digital transformation of education. The relevance of the study is conditioned by the rapid development of information technologies and their active implementation in professional translation activities, which requires modernization of approaches to the training of translators in higher education institutions. The paper analyzes modern scientific approaches to defining the essence of information and communication competence and outlines its role in the professional training of future translators. It is determined that in the context of the digitalization of education, information and communication competence is an important component of a translator’s professional competence and implies the ability to effectively use information resources, digital technologies, and specialized translation tools in the process of professional activity. The article substantiates the structure of this competence, which includes informational, technological, communicative, cognitive, and ethical components. The content of each component and its significance for the professional activity of a translator are revealed. It is concluded that the formation of information and communication competence of future translators is an important direction in the modernization of translation education and contributes to the training of specialists capable of working successfully in a digital society.