Module: Compuer Aided Translation

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Compuer Aided Translation
Module Code	LC214 (ITS) / TRA1004 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Niamh Kelly
Module Teachers	Joss Moorkens
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This module will introduce students to computer-aided translation technology. It will focus on translation memory technology and online terminology management tools. Students will develop a basic understanding of computer-aided translation and will be able to use one of these tools in their translation activity.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate awareness of appropriate tools that assist in the translation process.
2. Demonstrate awareness of the historical development of CAT tools and their importance in modern-day translation practice.
3. Apply at a basic level translation memory and terminology management tools.
4. Explain the interaction between translation memory and terminology management tools.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Attending lectures and labs as appropriate and as per time-table
Independent Study	50	Reading recommended literature and working independently with the tools
Assignment Completion	51	Working on assignment
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Understanding the evolution of CAT tools
Students will understand why CAT tools developed and how they are deployed in the translation profession.

Familiarisation with one Translation Memory tool
Students will gain practical, basic experience with one Translation Memory tool.

Familiarisation with one Terminology Management tool
Students will gain practical, basic experience with one Terminology Management tool.

Development of analytical skills
Students will develop analytical skills while using the tools and will be able to discuss their benefits for translators as well as the challenges these tools present.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None