Translation Technology

BD3120023

Credits: 2
Duration: 16 weeks
Prerequisites: Intermediate translation skills (English-Chinese / Chinese-English preferred)
Course Type: Lecture + Lab

Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, tools, and applications of computer-assisted translation (CAT). It provides hands-on training with industry-standard translation software, focusing on translation memory (TM), terminology management, machine translation (MT) integration, and quality assurance. Students will also explore how emerging technologies like AI and cloud-based platforms are reshaping the translation industry. By the end of the course, students will be able to use CAT tools effectively and critically assess technological solutions for various translation tasks.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand key concepts and theories in translation technology.
Use CAT tools to improve translation accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Build and manage translation memories and termbases.
Integrate and post-edit machine translation outputs.
Apply quality assurance tools and evaluate translation quality.
Understand the role of AI and big data in modern translation practices.
Critically analyze the impact of technology on the translation profession.