Abstract:
The present study is aimed to determine the learning experience of undergraduate
students in using Google Translate in the translation class. This study used a
qualitative research design, with the characteristics of a case study. Data were
obtained through interviews conducted by researcher with 4 participants at level 3
of the English Education Study Program who took elective courses in translation
classes at one of the private universities in West Java. The findings reveal that
Google Translate is an online translation tool that really helps students in learning.
However, the results of the Google Translate translation should not be taken for
granted because they need to be improved again. Lecturer do not recommend the
use of Google Translate in translation classes because of the negative impact that
can make students lazy to develop their abilities and the translation results are
considered inaccurate. Based on these findings, it is recommended for lecturer to
be innovative in using Google Translate as a learning aid and students should
limit the use of Google Translate and they not feeling addicted on it.
Keywords: Learning Experiences, Translation, Google Translate
