TRSL - Translation

Course Descriptions

 

TRSL 4000 Professional Translation Practices (3)

An introduction to the professional field of translation. The student learns different aspects of the profession including professional ethics, quality controls and market trends. Students will learn to identify demand and supply flows and to develop strategies for relating and negotiating with clients. Students will become familiar with the available electronic options as well as their advantages and limitations. Students get hands-on experience using new translation technologies, including computer-assisted translation tools, terminology management tools and machine translation. Open to students who have achieved at least an intermediate proficiency level in a language other than their native one.