Computer-Aided Technical Translation

Course Code:

TRA 403

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

3

Prerequisite Courses:

Introduction to Translation I

Introduction to Translation II

Course Language:

Turkish

English

Courses given by:

Kerem Geçmen

Course Objectives:

The goal is to provide the participants with an introduction to localization, by exposing them to standards and quality standards that are used in the industry with the help of computer-aided translation tools.

Course Content:

TRA 403 The course consists of lectures and laboratory work. TRA 403 overviews of the localization industry and as well as Globalization, Internationalization, Localization and Translation. Tools such as Trados, SDL Studio, GGL, SDLX, MemoQ also TMs and terminology management systems are taught as part of TRA 403. On top of managing these tools, basic computing knowledge is important, such as different file formats, file management, tags and character sets that are subject of this course. Participiants work with RTF, HTML, XML file types using computer aided translation tools.

Course Methodology:

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

Assessment Methods: A: Midterm, B: Final examination, C: Homework, D: Project, E: Report, F: Performance, G: Presentation, H: Internship, I: Other

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program LearningOutcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Explaining the main characteristics of computer-aided translation	1,2,4	1,2,3	A,B,C
Being familiarized with the localization sector	1,2,4,6	1,2,3	A,B,C
Being aware of the demands of localization sector	1,2,4,6,9	1,2,3	A,B,C
Explaining basic stages of localization	1,2,4,6,9,10,11	1,2,3	A,B,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics
1	What is localization? Translation, globalization Industry's motivation for localization Importance of translation in localization Steps of localization Why are we localizing? Industries/companies/institutions that demand localization
2	Past and future of localization sector Types and structures of localization companies Computer aided translation Why do we need CAT tools? Translation and localization tools Differences between translation and localization tools
3	Other translation utilities Other localization tools (Hands On) Localization of electronic and software products Consumer electronics localization Software localization What is a tag? Why do we need tags in localization? Translation examples of tagged segments Sample project (Hands On) Working with CAT tools Structure of a translation memory Why do we use a TM? Translation tools that use TM's
4	Software localization tools that use TM's Network translation solutions that use TM's Sample project (Hands On) Word count (Hands On) Managing translation projects What is project management and why do we need it?
5	HANDS ON
6	HANDS ON
7	HANDS ON
8	HANDS ON
9	MIDTERM EXAM
10	HANDS ON
11	HANDS ON
12	HANDS ON
13	Basics of project management Cost calculation in project management Quality management in project management Efficiency in project management Project management tools Sample project (Hands On) Content Management What is Content Management? Database logic and structure Industrial usage of Content Management Content Management Tools Finalizing a localization project DTP Tools (Hands On)
14	Software and integration testing (Hands On) Translation memory management Connection between Localization and Marketing Cultural aspects of Localization Localization as a Marketing Tool Future of Localization
15	FINAL EXAMINATION

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

ISO 15038 documents, Lisa documents, Elia documents

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	10
Quizzes	1	10
Final	1	70
Assignment	1	10
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE	1	70
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE	1	30
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to use advanced, fieldspecific theoretical and practical knowledge acquired.					X
2	Analyzing, interpreting,and assessing fieldspecific concepts, ideas, and data through scientific methods.					X
3	Being able to understand and use grammatical, lexical, semantic and culturespecific structures of the source and target languages.					X
4	Being able to use current translation technologies to do research and to reach resources.					X
5	Defining and explaining structures, social and cultural functions of various kinds of texts in source and target languages.					X
6	Being able to improve theoretical knowledge and skills in other fields of humanities and social sciences, and to translate the texts in the above mentioned fields.				X
7	Being able to use knowledge and skills with regard to the social role of the translator in professional life.					X
8	Being able to use a second foreign language at an advanced level, and a third foreign language at an intermediate level.	X
9	Describing stages, strategies, and problems of translation process, and finding solutions to such problems.				X
10	Making decisions, criticizing, and displaying creativity in translation process.				X
11	Obtaining a positive attitude for lifelong learning strategies.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	1	16
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Quizzes	2	5	10
Homework	1	3	3
Final examination	1	5	5
Total Work Load			85
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3,4
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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