Globalization in progress and translation

Abstract

Globalisation is an ambiguous process, both in its aims and its consequences, and varied in its levels and fields of influence. Five different meanings at least can be given to the concept. What type of globalization are we talking about when dealing with translation? Do we have any methods to link globalisation and translation? The author has doubts and therefore proposes a fictitious dialogue in order to emphasize certain daily effects and clichés regarding globalization. No translator can escape changes implied by technology (ICT).