Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty
Faculty of Humanities
Organization
BTK Department of Translation and Interpreting
Code
BMA-FTOD17-305
Title
Monitored project work for translators I.
Usual semester
Autumn
ECTS
2
Language
hu
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: knows CAT tools, their types and use; has extensive knowledge of the areas where the various CAT tools can be used; has IT knowledge needed for the use of CAT tools. Skills: selects and uses the language technology tool best suited for the translation task; advanced user of PC software; when translating uses CAT tools, software and ICTs   Attitude: open to professional novelties; open to professional and methodological developments which increase the translator’s efficiency; adapts to the changing professional environment and working conditions; has critical thinking skills and can critically analyze the working conditions of translators; has a critical attitude towards professional processes and their own professional performance; their professional activity and career are characterized by creative problem solving; open to professional novelties and continuous professional development; boasts lifelong learning skills. Autonomy and responsibility: has the knowledge, skills, expertise and experience to act as an autonomous professional; represents the professional and ethical principles of the profession; boasts professional awareness; adheres to the ethical rules of the profession; treats confidential with discretion; uses documents they have access to in a responsible way.
Course content
Translation projects in teams of 3-4 using CAT tools (translation memory, beginner level terminology databases, translation environment, workflow management systems); technology for project management and revision; team translation projects simulating different roles; basics of language technology.
Assessment method
Continuous evaluation of individual and group home assignments
Bibliography
Austermühl, Frank. 2000. Electronic Tools for Translators. Manchester: St Jerome. Esselink, Bert. 2000. A Practical Guide to Localization. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. Prószéky Gábor-Kis Balázs. 1999. Számítógéppel emberi nyelven. Természetes nyelvi feladatok megoldása számítógéppel. Bicske: SZAK Kiadó. pp. 11–78., 227–306. Kis Balázs-Mohácsi-Gorove Anna. 2008. A fordító számítógépe. 2008. Bicske: Szak Kiadó.

Programmes of the course

Title (code) Lang. Level Mandatory Year ...
CEEPUS (BTK-CEEPUS-NXXX) en Mandatory
Erasmus Studies (BTK-ERASMUS-NXXX) en Mandatory
Part-time Programme (BTK-I-RÉSZKÉP-NXEN) en Mandatory
Part-time Programme (BTK-RÉSZKÉP-NXHU) hu Mandatory
Translator (BTK-MFORD-FTFORD-NMHU) hu 7 2/2
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