Mohammed, Tawffeek A. S.2023-04-242023-04-242023Mohammed, T. A. S. (2023). Enhancing instrumental competence in translator training in a higher education context: A task-based approach. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 13(3), 555-566. 10.17507/tpls.1303.031799-259110.17507/tpls.1303.03https://hdl.handle.net/10566/8874Abstract�This study aims to design a task-based e-Course for teaching computer-aided translation technology in a higher education context. It also investigates the impact of the e-Course on enhancing the instrumental competence of trainees, as reflected from their use of translation products. This study employs mixed qualitative and quantitative methods using descriptive statistics, pre-post paired sample tests, and an analysis of the translation process. Results of the paired-sample tests showed a noticeable increase in the scores of trainees. The difference in means between the pre and post-tests is statistically significant at P < 0.05. The descriptive statistics of errors have also shown that translation errors decreased dramatically after completing the e-Course. Analysis of the translation process indicated that trainees developed a noticeable mastery over translation competence when employing various CAT tools in the translation process.enHigher educationcomputer-aided translation (CAT)Teaching and LearningLanguage translationTechnologyArticle