Translation and Technology in the Workplace (P01221)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-G

The principal aim of this course is to give an understanding of the activity of technical translation and equip students with the skills and techniques required as professional translators of technical texts. Classes are primarily practical with an IT element, translation exercises and discussions. to simulate the professional environment, the module is organised largely around teamwork.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the students will have become familiar with the use of information technology and computers in translation work. They will also have acquired the skills and knowledge required for the activity of technical translation, including the developmnet of certain specialisms, techniques and resources for background research, terminology management, text analysis, document preparation and production, time management, project management and networking.