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Postgraduate Course: Technology and Translation in the Workplace (CLLC11065)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaCommon Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLaboratory1-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
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
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Charlotte Bosseaux
Tel: (0131 6)51 3735
Email: Charlotte.Bosseaux@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Heather Elliott
Tel: (0131 6)50 3030
Email: Heather.Elliott@ed.ac.uk
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