Information Technology Applied to Translation I
Instance: 2004/2005 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Objectives
Nowadays, a simple knowledge of word-processing, email and basic knowledge of the Internet is manifestly inadequate for university studies today. Therefore, the student needs to become familiar with the hardware and software that are essential for the language services provider This includes the need to be aware of the needs of desktop publishing, including multimedia. It is also essential that the students should learn how to use the immense amount of information available on the Internet and via other electronic sources of information. This course aims to offer a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art in these areas
Program
It must not be forgotten that information technology evolves at such a rate that each year the programmes is adapted to match what is available and the preparation that the students receive in the schools. For this year, the programme will include the following:
-The personal computer + printer + scanner + use of the Internet and the Intranet of FLUP
-Windows XP
-Microsoft Office 2000 - Word, Excel, Power Point, Front Page
-Communication and transfer of computerised data
-Resources on the Internet, CD-ROMs and other tools
-Introduction to sub-titling
Main Bibliography
·Austermühl, Frank, 2001, Electronic Tools for Translators. Manchester: St. Jerome Press. Capítulos 1-6.
·Texts available as necessary
Complementary Bibliography
Not applicable
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical classes.
Software
-Windows XP
-Microsoft Office 2000 - Word, Excel, Power Point, Front Page
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Eligibility for exams
Students are required to attend at least 75% of classes.
Calculation formula of final grade
50% - Theory
50% - Practice
Examinations or Special Assignments
Presentations in class of project work.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Not applicable
Classification improvement
Not applicable
Observations
Please note that this course is only really of interest to students if they are also enrolled in other translation-orientated disciplines.
Language of instruction: Portuguese and English.