Technical Translation (English) - 1st semester
Code
722121046
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas, Secção de Estudos Ingleses e Norte-Americanos
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Susana Valdez
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) To develop linguistic, extralinguistic and terminological proficiency in specialized translation;
b) To develop autonomous skills in technical translation and revision with the help of specific software (including CAT tools);
c) To become more knowledge-based and more learned in quality control techniques with the help of specific software;
d) To become more knowledge-based and more learned in terminological research techniques; documentation, creation and management of terminological resources with the help of specific software;
e) To develop skills for critical thinking for translation practice and research.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction to technical translation: basic concepts and translation competences
1.2. The cycle of the Technical Translation Project
2. Specialized language
2.1. Introduction to hardware and software translation: technical language and constraints and translation practice of manuals, with the creation of quality control reports
2.2. Introduction to law translation: law systems, law language and terminology and translation practice of contracts and social services reports, with the creation of a specialized glossary
Bibliography
- Alcaraz, E. & Hughes, B. Legal Translation Explained. Manchester: St Jerome. 2002.
- Byrne, Jody. Technical translation. Usability strategies for translating technical documentation. Dordrecht: Springer. 2006.
- Cao, Deborah. Translating Law. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. 2007.
- Esselink, Bert. A Practical Guide for Localization. Amsterdam and Philadelphia: John Benjamins. 2000.
Teaching method
Practical and theoretical classes, using Information and communication technologies and translation tools, academic and terminological databases and digital library resources to provide support for translation studies research and practice.
Evaluation method
Evaluation: individual translation with comment (35%), written test (45%), and a Continuous assessment (20%): attendance (70%), participation in lessons, homework and team tasks.