Our curriculum includes a practice of Wordfast translation tools, courtesy of Wordfast LLC and Yves Champollion.
This partnership agreement was initiated in January 2023. WordFast, a leading computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool, will provide our students with valuable resources and practical experience in professional translation technology. Specifically, WordFast will benefit our programs as follows:
- BA in English Program:
- Introduce students to industry-standard translation software
- Enhance technical writing and editing skills using CAT tools
- BA in Translation Program:
- Provide hands-on experience with professional translation memory systems
- Improve translation efficiency and consistency across projects
- Prepare students for real-world translation workflows
- Master in Applied Linguistics:
- Offer research opportunities in computer-aided translation and linguistic analysis
- Support corpus-based studies and terminology management
- Master in TEFL:
- Facilitate the creation and management of multilingual educational materials
- Enhance understanding of translation technology in language teaching contexts
- Master in Translation:
- Advanced training in professional translation tools and workflows
- Develop skills in managing large-scale translation projects
- Explore the integration of machine translation and post-editing processes
- PhD in Applied Linguistics:
- Enable advanced research in translation technologies and their impact on language studies
- Support large-scale translation projects and data analysis for dissertations
- Investigate the intersection of applied linguistics and translation technology
This partnership will equip students across all programs at the College of Languages and Translation with cutting-edge skills in translation technology, enhancing their academic experience and career prospects in the rapidly evolving language industry.