Module description

The Translation Technologies 2 module runs over 14 weeks during the Spring Term (Term 2) and the Summer Term (first four weeks of Term 3),...

Module description

The Translation Technologies 2 module runs over 14 weeks during the Spring Term (Term 2) and the Summer Term (first four weeks of Term 3), due to the need for hands-on exercises and the time students need to digest information and learn how to use two different and complex technological tools efficiently in authentic scenarios. Mastering computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools happens at consecutive stages, each taking a number of seminars based on problem-solving exercises as well as tutorial sessions with guided activities overseen by the tutor. The module builds on students’ knowledge and skills acquired in the pre-requisite module Translation Technologies 1 (taught in Term 1). In Translation Technologies 2, students focus on mastering the industry-standard software package SDL Trados Studio, SDL GroupShare, as well as taking the official SDL Trados Studio Getting Started certification exam, as an additional benefit to students. Students will also be able to benefit from a complimentary student licence for SDL Trados Studio for the duration of their studies. The assessment for this module is a group project which simulates a real translation company workflow.

Pre-requisite: Translation Technologies 1

Numbers on this module are limited to 40 students. Auditing this module is not possible.

Module description

This module provides an introduction to computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools through weekly practical seminars. Students are taught...

Module description

This module provides an introduction to computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools through weekly practical seminars. Students are taught about the difference between MT (machine translation) and TM (translation memory), as well as fundamental concepts of Translation Memory tools in order to gain an understanding of how these tools work. The two tools which will be taught are Wordfast Anywhere (WFA) and memoQ. Students will be taught on how to create projects in both these tools and how to complete the steps required to build translation resources (e.g. translation memories and termbases), analyse and price translations, translate a number of texts, as well as how to export for example translation memories. NOTE: memoQ is Windows-only. Students can obtain a one year student licence via this module, however, they would need to have their own Windows PC/laptop.

This module is a pre-requisite for CMII0102 - Translation Technologies 2 taught in Terms 2 and 3. Auditing this module is not possible.