Suggesting CAT Tools Curriculum to Translation Departments in Iraq

Abstract

This study investigates the applicability of teaching Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools in the Iraqi translation programmes to accelerate the pace of using translation technology in classrooms. The study explores the translation competences relating to teaching translation technology namely CAT tools. The researcher reviews state-of-the--art methods of teaching translation technologies and suggests a textbook and a detailed curriculum that can be adopted in the Iraqi translation departments. The suggested curriculum contains a theoretical part and practical sessions and assignments. The study also suggests an assessment to evaluate the learning outcomes achieved by the proposed curriculum.