TRST 503: Computer-Assisted Translation

Course Description

A foundation course in the history, technical underpinnings and functionality of computer-assisted translation (CAT). Students work with several CAT tools and learn the functions and features of CAT, including Project set-up, Translation Memory, Termbase, Alignment, File filters, Quality Assurance, Reports, Review files, Machine Translation, and Autosuggest dictionaries. Campus students should have access to a laptop that can be brought to class. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Six semesters of non-English language study or equivalent competence.