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TRAN8071 – Technology for Translating and Interpreting
2022 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, Korea
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sarah Forget
Marc Orlando
Lecturer
Youngouk Lee
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to GradDipTransInter or MTransInterStudAdv or MTransInter or MTransInterMAppLingTESOL or MTransInterMIntRel or MConfInt
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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 provides students with practical opportunities to use various technologies in the context of translation and interpreting. Students will develop an understanding of how translation memory works, learn how to build termbases, acquire project management skills and learn how to use Translation Environmnet Tools (TenTs). The combined online module and tutorial format gives students the opportunity to understand how technology works and simultaneously put into practice what they have learnt. |
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:
- ULO2: effectively use a commercial translation management system with the aim of applying this knowledge to other units.
- ULO1: demonstrate an understanding of generic and specialised technology used for translation purposes.
- ULO3: demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Translation Environment Tools.
- ULO4: demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Terminology Management Systems.
- ULO5: participate in a translation project and communicate effectively with the members of a team.
- ULO6: critically evaluate translation management systems and their use, as well as other generic technologies.
- ULO7: identify the requirements for a specific project.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Memsource | 10% | No | Week 6 |
| Trados | 30% | No | Exam session |
| Translation Technology | 10% | No | Week 3 |
| Group project | 30% | No | Week 12 |
| Portfolio | 20% | No | Week 12 |
Memsource
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0.5 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
This quiz is aimed at testing your knowledge of Memsource, the first Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tool introduced in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of generic and specialised technology used for translation purposes.
Trados
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Exam session
Weighting: 30%
In-class practical exam aimed at testing your ability to use translation tools. The exam is accompanied by a series of questions relating to the task.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of generic and specialised technology used for translation purposes.
- effectively use a commercial translation management system with the aim of applying this knowledge to other units.
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Translation Environment Tools.
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Terminology Management Systems.
- participate in a translation project and communicate effectively with the members of a team.
- critically evaluate translation management systems and their use, as well as other generic technologies.
- identify the requirements for a specific project.
Translation Technology
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0.5 hours
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 10%
This quiz is aimed at testing your knowledge of the theoretical concepts relating to translation technology.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Translation Environment Tools.
Group project
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
You will be divided in teams to simulate the work of a translation agency. During the course of the project, your group will maintain a reflective journal and will present your findings through a presentation in the last week of the session. Group sessions (face-to-face or online) will be organized for this task.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of generic and specialised technology used for translation purposes.
- effectively use a commercial translation management system with the aim of applying this knowledge to other units.
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Translation Environment Tools.
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Terminology Management Systems.
- participate in a translation project and communicate effectively with the members of a team.
- critically evaluate translation management systems and their use, as well as other generic technologies.
- identify the requirements for a specific project.
Portfolio
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%
During the course of the unit, you will need to gather materials to deepen your understanding of the concepts presented. This material must be agglomerated into a portfolio for assessment at the end of the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of generic and specialised technology used for translation purposes.
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Translation Environment Tools.
- participate in a translation project and communicate effectively with the members of a team.
- critically evaluate translation management systems and their use, as well as other generic technologies.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Resources and information about the unit delivery are available in iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
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- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Results
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Late Assignment Submission
- Late submissions without an extension will receive a penalty of 5% of the total mark available for the assignment per day
- Late submission of an assignment without an extension will not be permitted after marks have been released to the rest of the class.
- Extensions will only be given in special circumstances, and can be requested by completing the Special Consideration request at ask.mq.edu.au and providing the requisite supporting documentation. For more information on Special Consideration, see the university website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
- Assignments submitted after the deadline, regardless of the reason, will be marked and returned at a date determined by the unit convenor.
- Extensions cannot continue beyond the start of the following semester except under exceptional circumstances, and students should be aware that long extensions may impact graduation dates.
How to apply for a late submission of an assignment
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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook