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Module Title	Translation Technology
Module Code	LC501
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Minako O'Hagan	Office Number	CG52
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Aiming to develop knowledge, skills and competence in the field of translation technology, this module introduces students to specialist technologies used in the translation industry, giving students hands-on experience of these technologies, and encouraging critical reflection on their value. Students are expected to attend lectures and laboratory sessions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of translation memory technology.
2. Use at least one commercial translation memory tool.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of contemporary machine translation.
4. Optimize texts for machine translation or for human translation completed using a translation memory tool.
5. Critically evaluate contemporary translation technologies and texts produced using these technologies.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	No Description
Laboratory	24	Hands-on sessions
Independent Study	214	work with translation memory tools and machine translation systems; set reading and independent reading; preparation of assignments
Total Workload: 250

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

Technology applications in modern translation practices
Students will be sensitised to a range of trechnologies routinely used in modern translation offices.

Familialisation with translation memory technology
Students will be familiarised with translation memory technology as the key computer-aided tool used in the profession.

Introduction to machine translation technology
Students will develop an understanding of the state of the art machine translation and related technologies and their applications in the profession.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Bowker, Lynne: 2002, Computer Aided Translation Technology: A Practical Introduction, Ottawa University Press, Ottawa,
Daelemans, W. & Hoste, V.: 0, Linguistica Antverpiensia: Evaluation of Translation Technology 8/2009,
Hartley, T.: 2009, The Routledge Companion to Translation Studies, Routledge, London/New York,
Hutchins, John and Somers, Harold: 1992, An Introduction to Machine Translation, Academic Press, London/San Diego,
O'Hagan, M.: 2009, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, 2nd, Computer-aided Translation (CAT), Routledge, London,
Quah, Kim Chuah: 2006, Translation and Technology, Palgrave Macmillan, New York,
Somers, Harold: 2003, Computers and Translation: A translator s guide, John Benjamins, Amsterdam/Philadelphia,
Trujillo, Arturo: 1999, Translation Engines: techniques for machine translation, Springer, London,
Sprung, Robert (ed): 2000, Translating into Success: Cutting-edge strategies for going multilingual in a global age, John Benjamins, Amsterdam/Philadelphia,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALPD	PhD
ALPM	MA
ALPT	PhD-track
GCTTS	Grad Cert in Translation Technology
MPAL	MPhil (SALIS)
MTS	Master of Arts in Translation Studies
MTT	MSc in Translation Technology

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