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MLT110
Computer Assisted Translation
This module offers a comprehensive introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, specialised software designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of professional translation. It provides students with both theoretical insights and hands-on experience, preparing them to engage effectively with industry-standard translation technologies.
The theoretical component explores the core principles behind CAT tools, examining how they integrate into the professional translator's workflow. Students will learn about essential features such as translation memories, which store and retrieve previous translations, and termbases, which manage terminology and associated information to ensure consistency across projects.
The practical component involves hands-on training with one or more industry-standard CAT software packages. Through guided exercises, students will apply their theoretical knowledge, gaining proficiency in using key functionalities, including project setup, terminology management, and quality assurance.
By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the skills and understanding required to incorporate CAT tools into their translation practice, enhancing their efficiency, accuracy, and employability in the language services industry.
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MLT202
Computer-Assisted Translation
The module is intended as a generic introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, the specialised software packages that have been developed for making professional translation more efficient. Essential parts of these are terminological databases (i.e. termbases) and translation memories. Translation memories store and retrieve previous translations, whereas termbases store terms and their associated information. The theoretical part will concentrate on the general principles underlying such packages and elaborate on the way they interact with the workflow of professional translators. The practical part will exemplify this knowledge by detailed exercises with one or two software packages.
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MLT301A
Translation Project (Sem 1)
Professional translation involves much more than replacing expressions in one language by expression in another one. In this module, you will put into practice everything you have learned about the translation process in the course of your studies. Together with your supervisor you will agree on a text to be translated and you will be given a translation brief specifying the practical context of the translation. Depending on the subject, you might want to use computer tools and/or do some terminological research as part of your translation work. The assessment does not only consist of the translation you produce, but also takes into account your commentary. The commentary will describe the problems you encountered in the translation and your approach to these problems.
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MLTM19
Audiovisual Translation
Accessibility legislation is combining with globalisation to create an expanding professional market for audiovisual adaptation. Films and TV programmes need to be subtitled or dubbed into other languages for sale abroad, but same-language subtitling also serves the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing at home. Audio description of the setting and action of plays and films, or of museum artefacts, enhances the enjoyment of people who are blind or visually-impaired. In each case, the content of a predominantly visual medium has to be transposed into words, in either the original or a different language, which are then re-presented on screen or in speech (by voiceover). This module provides an introduction to the history, theory and ideology of audiovisual translation from the silent cinema to the present day. Its main focus is on the different techniques of analysis and (re-)writing required by subtitling, dubbing and audio description, and on the use of appropriate software to perform those tasks.
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MLZ222
Chinese for Beginners II
This module follows on from Chinese for Beginners 1. The module is specifically designed for students who have a basic knowledge of the Chinese language. The aim of the module is to enable you to widen your vocabulary and to grasp of fundamental grammatical structures, enabling you to communicate in both written and spoken Chinese. The four contact hours are dedicated to further developing your vocabulary, writing, reading and speaking skills. Classes are conducted mainly in Chinese. In addition to class work, students are also expected to undertake extensive private study.
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MLZ281
Beginners' Mandarin for Business Students II
This module follows on from Beginners' Mandarin for Business Students 1. The module is specially designed for students who have basic knowledge of the Mandarin Chinese language. It aims to enable you to widen your vocabulary and to grasp fundamental grammatical structures, enabling you to communicate in both written and spoken Mandarin. The classes are dedicated to further your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classes are conducted partly in Mandarin. All the sessions are based on topic-driven content in real-life contexts, and are organized around the lives and travel experiences of people in China. In addition to class work, students are also expected to undertake extensive private study.
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MLZ302
English-Chinese Translation Workshop 3 (Science and Health)
This module aims to improve your skills in translation from English to Mandarin Chinese. The practical workshops focus on translation of science and heath-related practice text. Practice assignments will grow progressively longer to reflect real-world conditions and students will on occasion be expected to work together, critiquing and editing each other's work to produce a collaborative final version. Techniques for discovering domain-specific knowledge and translating technical terminology will be explored and developed. You will develop awareness of different types of translation and different techniques required of translators and strategies employed by them.
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MLZ322
Intermediate Chinese 2
If you¿ve completed Intermediate Chinese 1, this module is your next step towards becoming a more fluent and accurate communicator in Chinese. You¿ll continue to broaden your vocabulary and consolidate your understanding of more complex grammatical structures, with a particular focus on using Chinese in professional and specialised contexts at an advanced intermediate level. You will explore contemporary issues in Chinese -speaking societies, deepening your cultural awareness and analytical skills.
A significant emphasis is placed on the use of language in professional settings. You¿ll engage with authentic materials that reflect real-world communication and current debates in Chinese -speaking countries. Through weekly classes taught primarily in Chinese, you¿ll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive and engaging setting. Beyond the classroom, you¿ll be encouraged to take responsibility for your learning through regular independent study, enabling you to make steady progress throughout the term.
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MLZ380
Intermediate Mandarin for Business Students I
This module is the foundation of the intermediate level study of Mandarin which will equip students who have previously taken Beginners' Mandarin for Business Students I and II. It concentrates on further developing fluency and accuracy in written and spoken Mandarin, establishing a firm grammatical understanding of the language, and extending students¿ vocabulary to read, write, interpret and speak about issues related to contemporary Chinese speaking society and culture appropriate to HSK level II+/III (equals to A2+/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)). The module also aims to enhance students¿ employability by providing a grounding in the vocabulary and use of Mandarin in contexts relating to the world of work. Classes are conducted mainly in Mandarin. In addition to class work, students are also expected to undertake extensive private study.
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MLZ381
Intermediate Mandarin for Business Students II
This module consolidates and extends the language skills developed from Intermediate Mandarin for Business Students I. It concentrates on further developing fluency and accuracy in written and spoken Chinese, establishing a firm grammatical understanding of the language, and extending your vocabulary to read, write and speak about issues related to contemporary Chinese speaking society and culture. Topics are extended to business scenarios which will enrich your vocabulary and further the use of Chinese in business context. Classes will be conducted mainly in Chinese. In addition to class work, students are also expected to undertake extensive private study.
