Postgraduate Course: Translation and Technology in the Workplace (CLLC11065)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Common Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
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
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Laboratory | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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. |
Assessment Information
| One 4,000 word essay to be submitted end of week 11 |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sebnem Susam-Sarajeva
Tel: (0131 6)51 1373
Email: s.susam-sarajeva@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kate Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 4114
Email: Kate.Marshall@ed.ac.uk |
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