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Technologies Applied to Translation

(Prof.ª Ana Hermida Ruibal e Prof. Emmanuel Claude Bourgoin Vergondy)

The subject of Technologies Applied to Translation offers a profound journey though the current tools and techniques that enhance the productivity in translation. It starts with a focus on project management and individual work. It introduces translation memories, distinguishing between computer-assisted translation (CAT) and machine translation. MemoQ, a leading tool, is studied in detail from setup to advances features such as memory management, terminology, and quality control. Its characteristics, compatibility and keyboard shortcuts are explored. Furthermore, MemoQ is opposed to other CAT tools and the importance of prices in relation to repetitions in the professional market is addressed. Though Xbench, translation memory, terminology and quality management aspects are handled. This training enables students to navigate and skillfully use the emerging technologies in the field if professional translation.