LING 480
Problems in Translation
Linguistics
College of Humanities
Course Description
History, theory, and practice of human and machine translation.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Ling 230 and proficiency in a second language.
Title
Bi-text Corpora
Learning Outcome
Create a bi-text corpus and derive translation memory and terminology from that bi-text corpus.
Title
Translation Project
Learning Outcome
Use machine translation, translation memory, and terminology in conjunction with a translation environment tool to complete a translation project according to the project’s specifications.
Title
Specifications for Translation Projects
Learning Outcome
Define a set of specifications for a translation project based on text type, audience, and purpose.
Title
The Future of Translation Technology
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.
