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TRAN871 – Introduction to Using Technology in Translation
2014 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Canzhong Wu
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TRAN877 or TRAN816 or admission to MAdvTrans
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is concerned with the use of technologies in the context of translation and interpreting. It introduces a wide range of techniques and skills that are relevant to using computational tools as translation aids, and explores how various computational resources (such as corpora, terminology tools and translation memories) can be used to help increase translation efficiency and productivity. In particular, it provides training in the use of SDL Trados Studio 2009.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Attendance and participation | 5% | Week 13 | No | ||
| Document Processing | 15% | Week 5 | No | ||
| Internet resources | 15% | Week 8 | No | ||
| Use of technology | 25% | Week 11 | No | ||
| Final report | 40% | Week 14 | No |
Attendance and participation
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 5%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The students will be assessed by their attendance in class and participation in class activities.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Document Processing
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The students will be required to format a Word document by using the skills and techniques acquired in class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Internet resources
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 15%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The students are required to work as a group, investigating and reporting on the range of internet resources that help in translation and interpreting.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Use of technology
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 25%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The students are required to demonstrate the ability to use term bases and translation memories in their translation projects.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Final report
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The students will be required to write an essay on a topic that is related to the use of technology in translation and/ or interpreting.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Delivery and Resources
The resources will be provided via iLearn throughout the semester.
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Assessment tasks
- Attendance and participation
- Document Processing
- Internet resources
- Use of technology
- Final report
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Assessment tasks
- Attendance and participation
- Internet resources
- Use of technology
- Final report
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
- Gaining insights into machine translation and natural language processing
- Learning how various computational resources can be used to facilitate their translation and interpreting
- Learning how to effectively use both general purpose tools and specialized translation tools
Assessment tasks
- Document Processing
- Internet resources
- Use of technology
- Final report
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment tasks
- Attendance and participation
- Internet resources
- Final report
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Having a better understanding of the relationships between computers and human beings in the context of translation and interpreting
Assessment tasks
- Attendance and participation
- Final report