Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module is an introduction to the theory and practice of terminology: students learn about terminology theory and develop practical skills in applying the principles of terminology theory in a terminographic project. In this project they create terminological resources to facilitate translation of specialised texts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and retrieve terms from a variety of sources. 2. Formulate new definitions where existing definitions are inadequate. 3. Produce term records for the purpose of translating texts in specialised domains. 4. Integrate specialist online resources (glossaries, information provided by national and international associations, etc) into his/her own terminology resources, using a specialised software tool. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to LSPStudents will be exposed to the concept of LSP as opposed to LGP through theoretical discussions.Introduction to theory of terminologyStudents will learn key concepts of terminology as an academic discipline.Introduction to terminology databases and terminology management tools such as MultiTermStudents will be introduced to various existing online terminological databases and MultiTerm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 19-OCT-09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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