Overview
Description
Theory and practice of human and digital translation (English to Spanish and vice versa), including machine-aided translation and the role of emerging AI technologies in translating a wide variety of texts.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify the main theoretical approaches to performing accurate translations.
- identify key issues and concerns in translations performed by humans and machines.
- demonstrate their competence in recognizing and addressing weaknesses that arise in machine-generated translations.
- determine and analyze text genres, sub-genres, and their intended audiences, as well as the translation challenges associated with each.
- demonstrate their grasp of translation principles by translating texts from English into Spanish and vice versa, with and without assistance from digital tools.