Study and methods
Digital ethnography with online interviews and observation; content analysis and focused analysis of metalinguistic discussions.
Key findings
- The translators develop shared roles and a community identity connected with producing cultural content in Catalan.
- Language learning opportunities arise through translating, discussing doubts with peers and reviewing prospective members’ translation tests.
Qualitative evidence from one fan-translation community.
How this work can be used
Use this study for research on collaborative translation, language learning in digital wilds and the role of metalinguistic discussion in translation-based teaching.
Cite this article
Vazquez-Calvo, B. (2021). Guerrilla fan translation, language learning, and metalinguistic discussion in a Catalan-speaking community of gamers. ReCALL, 33(3), 296–313. https://doi.org/10.1017/S095834402000021X
First published online 2020-11-10; the citation uses the final issue year, 2021.
Publication details and access links checked 2026-10-07. Source record.