Conducted in terms: 2023L, 2024L

Erasmus code: 09.4

ISCED code: 0232

ECTS credits: 2

Language: Polish

Organized by: Faculty of Applied Linguistics

Media at the work of an interpreter 3200-L1-2MPT

The objective of the course is to show the students how to effectively use software and online resources in translation as well as with the basic concepts of computer-assisted translation.

In particular, the students will learn about the existing bibliographic resources in their foreign language, find out how to efficiently search for information in online resources and develop advanced text editing skills and the ability to use online terminological resources.

Theoretical presentations will be supplemented with extensive demonstrations of the discussed software, functionalities and operations in the form of PowerPoint presentations and direct demonstrations of the software with the use of a laptop and an overhead projector. The chief form of work will involve the students doing tasks on computers.

Student workload:
Classroom activities: 30 h = 1 ECTS
Self-study: 25 h = 1 ECTS
including:

5 h for preparing for classes

20 h completing homework assignments and the final assignment

50 h = 2 ECTS

Term 2023L:

See in section “General data”

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student should be able to operate the computer, in particular the Internet browser and the Office suite, to at least a basic degree.

Course coordinators

Term 2023L:

Maciej Durkiewicz
Wanda Józwikowska
Małgorzata Kornacka
Paweł Szerszeń
Ewa Zwierzchoń-Grabowska

Term 2024L:

Maciej Durkiewicz
Wanda Józwikowska
Paweł Szerszeń

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is expected to:

(KNOWLEDGE)

knows and understands the principles of the translator’s professional ethics (K1_W13)

knows the standards, procedures and good practices applicable in professional translation (K1_W15)

has fundamental knowledge of the principles of establishing and developing various forms of business on the translation market (K1_W16)

knows and understands the main directions of development and the crucial achievements in translation studies with regard to languages for special purposes and literary texts (S1.2_W03)

understands the model of translation and translation equivalence, knows various types of translation and interpreting, knows and understands translation principles and strategies applicable in the language pair English and Polish (S1.2_W05)

knows and understands the relations between translation studies and other academic disciplines, understands their interdisciplinary character, is aware of the possibilities to use media in the translator’s work (S1_W13)

understands the need for self-education and for deepening their knowledge on translation throughout their entire life (S1.2_W15)

knows the basic principles of functioning as a translator in various business forms on the home and international market, understands the basic rules of cooperation with institutions that use translation services (S1.2_W16)

(SKILLS)

is able to communicate in the course language in typical as well as non-standard professional situations which require familiarity with techniques, strategies and various communication channels; is able to prevent conflicts by using language as a communication tool (K2_U05)

is able to solve problems and perform tasks related to translation in not entirely predictable circumstances by using appropriate methods and digital tools (K1_U13)

can use generally accessible databases and other terminological resources in their work with specialised texts; can evaluate collected terminological data from a selected field of knowledge and professional activity (S1.2_U08)

is able to independently find and use in their translation work appropriate media in order to streamline the translation process; has basic ability to use CAT tools, text editing software and spreadsheet software (S1.2_U13)

(SOCIAL COMPETENCES)

is ready to cooperate and work in a team in various roles (including those of a linguistic and cultural intermediary) and makes sure that the principles of the translator’s ethics are observed (K1.2_K06)

is ready to think and act in a resourceful manner when performing translation projects (K1.2_K08)

is able to critically assess their own translation skills and ask an expert for support (S1.2_K04)

is able to act as a mediator in intercultural communication; accounts for cultural differences in their work as a translator (S1.2_K06)

conforms to the standards of the translator’s ethics and professional good practices when performing their tasks (S1.2_K07)

Assessment criteria

See in section ‘Information for group’

Bibliography

Bogucki, Łukasz. 2009. Tłumaczenie wspomagane komputerowo. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
Chouc, Fanny (ed.). 2010. “ICT for Translation and Interpreting: the Relevance of New Technologies for the Training of Expert Linguists”. Paper presented at 3^rd ICT for Language Learning Conference, Florence, Italy.
Eckstein, Marcin, and Roman Sosnowski. 2004. Komputer w pracy tłumacza. Praktyczny poradnik. Kraków: Tertium.
Fulford, Heather, and Joaquín Granell-Zafra. 2005. “Translation and Technology: a Study of UK Freelance Translators”. The Journal of Specialised Translation No. 4: 2–17.
Gouadec, Daniel. 2007. Translation as a Profession. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
Somers, Harold (ed.). 2003. Computers and Translation: a Translator’s Guide. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Sprung, Robert C. (ed.). 2000. Translating into Success: Cutting-edge Strategies for Going Multilingual in a Global Age. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: John Benjamins.

Term 2023L:

See in section “General data”

Notes

Term 2023L:

If it is not possible to conduct classroom classes, classes will be conducted using distance communication tools, most likely Google Classroom and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3200-L1-2MPT in USOSweb