- Docente: Silvia Bernardini
- Credits: 6
- SSD: L-LIN/12
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Intercultural and Linguistic Mediation (cod. 8059)
Learning outcomes
The student knows the basics and can use CAT (Computer Assisted
Translation) tools - s/he can apply her knowledge in a project
examplifying their advantages in translation from English into
Italian - s/he is able to acquire further knowledge and competences
in the field of translation technology independently.
Course contents
The aim of the course is to offer a basic practical introduction to
the tools used by professional translators. Three main areas are
covered:
- Documentation
Specifically: Construction and use of specialised corpora; use of
tagged reference corpora (monolingual, comparable, parallel)
- CAT tools
Creation of translation memories through alignment; creation of a
translation project; glossaries, TM search facilities, file
formats, statistics
- Machine translation and MT post-editing
Theoretical and historical background; introduction to machine
translation applications available on the Web; examples of pre- and
post-editing
Readings/Bibliography
This reading list is intended for students who do not attend the
classes:
Bersani Berselli, G. (a cura di) 2012. Usare la traduzione
automatica. Bologna: CLUEB
Bowker, L. and J. Pearson 2002. Working with the specialised
language. London: Routledge
Lecci, C. e E. Di Bello 2012. Usare la traduzione assistita.
Bologna: CLUEB
Teaching methods
The lesson format will be that of a workshop, with teacher
presentations followed by individual and small group practice.
Students will be required to undertake group projects.
Assessment methods
Students who attend the classes:
Group projects agreed with the lecturer and presented orally
Students who do not attend the classes:
Oral examination on the readings listed
Teaching tools
Lessons will take place in a computer lab with internet connection
and a beamer. Due to space limits there will be a limit to the
number of students enrolled in the course and attending the
lessons.
Office hours
See the website of Silvia Bernardini