An in-depth analysis of the professionalization process of the translation profession in Turkey from the perspective of the sociology of professions

Professionalization of translation has emerged as a recent field research in the sociological approach relevant literature studies. can simply be described process covering several occupational attributes at end which an occupation upgrades its status. Studies investigating profession and status translators different countries are not high number studies literature. The present study aims analyzing current Turkey, drawing on professionalization sociology professions to describe certain factors (traits, criteria) for accepted this process. Translation is currently full-fledged like most other around world. However, existence translator education programs universities, various associations developments related legal procedures, particularly attempts Vocational Qualifications Institution suggest that Turkey promising example way professionalization. Especially linked release National Professional Standard Translators/Interpreters established 2013 national qualifications six fields (draft versions released 2019) indicate establishment well-founded certification system soon.