Computer-aided translation (CAT) (B)-French 3200-M1-1CATBF

Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) workshops, English as a B language Direction of translation: A to B and B to A.
Student’s workload: 30 class hours;
30 hours of preparation for classes;
Total 60 hours = 2 ECTS.
The aim of the course is to broaden students’ theoretical knowledge in the field of modern computer-aided translation (CAT) tools (primarily Trados and MemoQ), their architecture and individual components, as well as to improve students' translation skills related to using the features of these programs.
The course is a continuation - at an advanced level - of the course conducted at BA level.
Translation skills related to using the features of the above mentioned programs will be improved through the aid of more complex and specialized texts from a broad range of topics.
Direction of translation: A to B and B to A.
Main contents of the course:
1. Methodology of work with CAT software - features and limitations of these tools; types of texts and work efficiency with CAT software, precautions when using suggestions
2. The impact of segmentation on translation consistency - the role of the preview
3. Architecture of Trados, MemoQ and other programs - continuation; advanced options and settings, personalization of settings
4. Quality control in CAT programs - continuation
5. Using external resources in CAT tools
6. Creating glossaries with more complex entry structure; exporting and importing such glossaries in CAT programs, with particular emphasis on the capabilities of the SDL Multi Term application
7. (if necessary) The use of the Glossary Converter tool to convert glossaries into formats required by other programs
8. aligning (of parallel texts) and its use as a resource in the CAT programs (texts with advanced complexity)
9. Using an (initial) automatic translation (when translating texts of advanced complexity)
10. Using the concordance (when translating texts of advanced complexity)
FORMS OF WORK:
Translation in the CAT programs during classes; translation at home in the exported file in the two-column rtf format and importing the translation back to the project with checks and approval;
Preparation of vocabulary at home, preparation of glossaries in the CAT software during classes (individually or in a group), technical exercises, discussion about the finished translation.
WORK METHODS:
presentation, group work, individual work, discussion, etc.
TYPES AND SUBJECTS OF TEXTS:
Texts with advanced translational difficulty (specialized texts) in various fields, demonstrating a structure that allows for an effective translation using CAT tools: tables, price lists, technical specifications, bulletins and other documents with repetitive content elements.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance (2 absences allowed, including justified ones; the student is required to complete the material covered during his/her absence). Due to the specifics of the classes, in case of more than two absences, the decision about the conditions of getting a passing grade is up to the teacher.
2. systematic and timely preparation of home assignments;
3. reliable performance of tasks during classes;
4. passing mid-term tests and the final test.

Continuous evaluation (on the basis of: attendance check, ongoing preparation for classes, activity and independent translations, performed both at home and in class), written mid-semester test and the final written test. Each requirement, if assigned, must be fulfilled independently; hence their share in the final mark is not determined.
Criteria for the evaluation of written assignments and a final written test:
99% - 100 - 5!
98% - 91% - 5
90% - 86% - 4.5
85% - 76% - 4
75% - 71% - 3.5
70% - 60% - 3
less than 60% - 2 (failing grade).
Due to the strictly technical and practical nature of the classes, participation in them is obligatory - there is no way to make up for any missed classes above the limit of 2 per semester. Excessive absences will have a negative impact on the final grade.

Although the classes are of a practical character, reading at least some of the following books/articles is recommended (sharp parentheses contain the information on the availability of the items in selected UW libraries):

Bogucki, Łukasz (2009): Przekład wspomagany komputerowo. Warszawa: Wyd. Nauk. PWN
Bowker, Lynne (2008): Computer-Aided
Translation Technology. A Practical Introduction. Ottawa: University of Ottawa Press
Cronin, Michael (2013): Translation in the Digital Age, London & New York: Routledge [wyd. pol.: Cronin, Michael (2016): Przekład w epoce cyfrowej. Kraków: Wyd. UJ (przeł. Marta Błaszkowska, Magda Heydel et al.)]
Hejwowski, Krzysztof (2015): Iluzja przekładu. Przekładoznawstwo w ujęciu konstruktywnym. Katowice: Śląsk [especially Chapter 2: „Proces tłumaczenia” and 9: „Błędy tłumaczeniowe”]
Kozłowska, Zofia; Szczęsny, Anna (2018): Tłumaczenie pisemne na język polski. Kompendium. Warszawa: Wyd. Nauk. PWN [especially Chapter 1: „Podstawy tłumaczenia pisemnego”]
Olohan, Maeve (2016): Scientific and technical translation. London & New York: Routledge
Somers, Harold (ed.) (2000): Computers and Translation. A Translator’s Guide. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: John Benjamins
von Kleist, Simon (2013): „Quality assurance in computer-assisted technical translations”, Komunikacja Specjalistyczna, nr 6 (2013), pp. 25-43; http://www.ks.uw.edu.pl/NUMER_6-2013.pdf

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