King Saud University
College of Applied Studies and Community Service
1st Semester (1433-1434)
(CSC 214): Computer Applications in Translation
Course Syllables
Instructor:
Maha M. AL-Ghamdi
Contact information:
 e-mail: alfhdan@hotmail.com
 Website: http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/alfhdan
 office: 2nd floor- Al-Sharq Building
 office hours: WED (11 – 1)
Course Schedule:
 Lecture: MON (10 - 12)
Course Description:
This course covers computer applications in the field of translation such as e-dictionaries, translators,
which are used in computers and websites and mobile devices.
1) Demonstrate the importance of computer and its applications in the field of translation in particular.
2) Identify computer and its components.
3) Identify the types of computers.
4) Give the student the skill of using the operating system and run programs and applications such as
word processing, spreadsheet and electronic dictionaries.
5) Using computer applications that can be used in the translation such as e-dictionaries, translators.
Topics to be Covered:
1. Computer types.
2. Computer components+ Hardware.
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Software+ windows.
Computer Applications in translation.
Ms Word.
Ms Excel.
Ms Power point.
Study Materials:
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Electronic materials: lecture slides, handouts, Sheets, and your lecture notes
Grades Division:
Tow Midterms: 15% (for each)
Quizzes: 10%
Assignments: 10%
Final exam: 40%
Project: 10%
Exams Dates:
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Midterm(1): Mon (Week 6) - Midterm(2): Mon (Week 12)
CSC214: Course Syllables
Maha Alghamdi