3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4021513ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
In this module/course unit we will discuss the broad theme of the language industry, a sector characterised by a variety of activities aimed at facilitating multilingual (oral or written) communication. The module/course unit covers a variety of topics, each time highlighting different aspects of the language industry. For example, we will discuss how the language industry is structured by looking into the (types of) organisations active in this sector, the specific language services they provide, or the specific language products they develop. In addition, we will zoom in on examples of activities within this sector such as translation, interpreting, localisation, dubbing, transcreation, language training, etc. Other topics covered include specific language products, quality standards within the language industry, translation processes, project management workflows, language technology, etc. These topics are discussed with reference to current trends in both research and practice.
Students receive feedback on their assignments during class or by appointment.
1. Students can recognise and define key concepts related to the language industry and illustrate these key concepts by means of examples ;
2. Students can identify central research issues within the domains that have been addressed, apply these issues to real-life situations and critically reflect on these issues;
3. Students are able to expand their knowledge on one or more chosen topics or fields that are related to the language industry;
4. Students are able to communicate their acquired insights in an appropriate and clear way, both in written and spoken form.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Evaluation based on a portfolio comprising both compulsory and optional tasks.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Translation: 1 main language (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Translation: 2 talen (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Interpreting: 2 talen
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Multilingual Mediation and Communication - 2 languages
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Profile Multilingual Mediation and Communication