AJ29049 Computer-aided Translation

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 3 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Stanislav Pokorný (lecturer)
PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable
Tue 16:40–18:15 G21
Prerequisites
- Students of the 5th semester - Very good computer skills and ability to improvise - Good command of English - Interest in non-literary (commercial) translation
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
How can computers be used in translation? How do translation memories work? Would you like to get a quick overview of the available CAT Tools? This course is a must for all who would like to launch their carreers as professional translators.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to computer-aided translation 2. WordFast 3. StarTransit 4. SDLX
Literature
  • Bowker, L.: Computer-aided Translation Technology. A Practical Introduction, Ottawa (Canada): University of Ottawa Press, 2002.
  • Pym, A.: Translation Technology and its Teaching (with much mention of localization). Tarragona 2006.
  • Austermuhl, F.: Electronic Tools for Translators (Translation Practices Explained) St. Jerome 2001.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/view.php?id=1948
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2007, recent)
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