Postgraduate Course: Technology and Translation 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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Friday |
| Central | Laboratory | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
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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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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Charlotte Bosseaux
Tel: (0131 6)51 3735
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Course secretary | Ms Heather Elliott
Tel: (0131 6)50 3030
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