APG5611 Translation technologies
Faculty of Arts
APG5611 Translation technologies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before APG5611
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5611
No unit lists APG5611 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in A6007 or A6023
Prohibition: APG5875 Introduction to translation studies (2023 or earlier)
Overview
This unit offers you a chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies in translation and multilingual communication. You will develop the skills necessary to work effectively with computer-assisted translation and machine translation tools in professional contexts. You will also be equipped with the expertise to critically assess the effectiveness of technologies for client needs and discuss the evolving role of the language professional in increasingly automated environments. The unit will include a core module on screen media translation and other multimodal translation, exploring real-world issues around language diversification, localisation and accessibility, whilst developing your hands-on technical skills to produce translated media products.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Clayton | On campus, block |
| Term 2 | Clayton | Online blk |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseExercise20%
- Translation taskExercise30%
- Translation taskExercise30%
- ReflectionWritten20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify challenges and opportunities in the application of translation technologies to authentic contexts based on contemporary industry practices;
- 2
critically reflect on the role of CAT tools, machine translation and AI technologies, and discuss implications for the language services industry as a whole;
- 3
analyse and assess the appropriateness of translation technologies for specific industry projects;
- 4
apply practical and technical skills to effectively utilise translation technologies to produce a fit-for-purpose translation, and reflect on the processes and strategies involved;
- 5
produce media products in which audio, visual and textual elements are coherently aligned and through which intercultural competence is demonstrated.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials10 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jason Jones
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jason Jones
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5611?
APG5611 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5611 offered?
APG5611 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is APG5611?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5611 have an exam?
No. APG5611 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.