Module: Translation Multimedia

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Translation Multimedia
Module Code	TRA1006 (ITS: LC4120)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to various modes of translation and technologies used in translating multimedia products. Through lectures and some practical hands-on experience of multimedia translation tools this module is designed to make students aware of how multimedia products are made available to target users in a wide range of languages and cultural contexts. Students will develop a critical attitude towards methods and tools used to translate multimedia products. Students are expected to attend lectures and hands-on technology sessions to acquire knowledge of contemporary translation technologies that can be best used for different types of multimedia translation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Assess the translation needs of a variety of multimedia products such as interactive entertainment media and other audiovisual materials and advise an appropriate mode of translation.
2. Demonstrate awareness of appropriate technology tools available, given particular characteristics of the specific multimedia product subject to translation.
3. Evaluate critically the method and the technology tool used in translating the given multimedia product.
4. Explain the main issues technology-based solutions raise for multimedia translation.
5. Apply at a basic level some of the tools commonly used in multimedia translation.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	2-hour lecturers designed to establish the key concepts and issues
Laboratory	8	Hands-on sessions on specialised software tools (e.g. subtitling tool, etc)
Independent Study	93	Independent practice of using tools covered in the module (13 hours) and reading of recommended texts, including project-related activities (80 hours)
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10927	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Joss Moorkens	Module Teacher	Ryoko Sasamoto

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Project	The students are to choose a project from a number of options to conduct a practical multimedia translation work, using at least one of the tools covered in the module, with commentary based on their hands-on experience and with reference to the literature.	100%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Familiarisation with different modes of multimedia translation
Students will be introduced to a range of multimedia translation modes being used.

Development of analytical skills to assess multimedia translation
Students will be introduced to some of the key theories and practical issues in multimedia translation, including questions relating to the use of translation technology.

Introduction to software tools to perform translation of multimedia products
Students will be introduced to a limited set of software tools commondly used to translate audiovisual products.

Understanding of the needs of multimedia translation
Students will develop an understanding of translation needs specifically arising from the multimedia industry and how such needs are met.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
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Other Resources

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