Class Overview
Technology can be a major asset but it can also be an obstacle if you're unfamiliar with how to use it. Learn how to use the basic technology tools that are common today in translation and interpretation and how to incorporate them seemlessly into your work.
Become familiar with one of the most common computer assisted translation (CAT) tools, and how to process translation professionally and efficiently. In this class, you will also have the opportunity to explore technology tools used for interpreting services.
We will explore and analyze the impacts that technologies like machine-translation software (not to be confused with CAT tools) have on translators and interpreters in today’s industry.
By becoming familiar with various technologies used professionally in translation and interpretation, you will be prepared for further studies in this field, as well as future work. This is one of our Translation and Interpretation professional development classes.
No textbook is needed.
You will be meeting online via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process of translation and interpreting services with technologies
- Be able to use computer assisted translation tools and gain experience processing translation
- Basic knowledge of machine translation (MT) and computer assisted translation (CAT) tools, and understand the differences
- Ability to work with various document formats
- Familiarity with different types of technologies for interpreters
- Know how to utilize translation memory
- Analyze and explore the role of MT in today’s industry
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and the ability to comprehend English and another spoken language at an educated near-native level. Successful completion of Translation and Interpretation: Basics is strongly recommended.
- People who are bilingual or multilingual who are interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter
- Anyone who knows a second language at a very advanced level (nearly native to educated native level)
- People who work with professional translators and interpreters yet have never used the specific technology, and would like to become more familiar
- Students who have successfully completed our Translation and Interpretation: Basics class
- No previous translation and/or interpretation experience is required
Class Details
Spring 2025
- When : Monday, , Wednesday May 19 to Jun 04 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Location : SCONL , Zoom WA
- Fee : $399
