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LING 480

Problems in Translation

Linguistics College of Humanities

Course Description

History, theory, and practice of human and machine translation.

When taught

Fall.

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Ling 230 and proficiency in a second language.

Learning Outcome

Discuss the possible future of translation technology, including future applications of existing technology and future development of new technologies, drawing on class assignments and a personal project.

Learning Outcome

Define a set of specifications for a translation project based on text type, audience, and purpose.

Learning Outcome

Create a bi-text corpus and derive translation memory and terminology from that bi-text corpus.

Learning Outcome

Use machine translation, translation memory, and terminology in conjunction with a translation environment tool to complete a translation project according to the projects specifications.