Applied Language and Translation Studies
Course Overview
This unique degree prepares a new generation of translators and language professionals for the challenges of the 21st century. You will achieve high proficiency in two foreign languages and explore the principles of translation, culture, and intercultural communication. The program equips you with in-demand skills for effective cross-cultural communication in a competitive, global marketplace.
Key Program Highlights
- Study two foreign languages from a combination including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish
- Gain expertise in translation theory and practice through a range of stimulating, specialized modules
- Develop critical and creative thinking while working with multi-modal and digital literacies
- Learn from expert faculty in a program with a successful 30-year history and small class sizes
- Acquire highly employable skills for a technologically driven, international industry
Course Overview
This unique degree prepares a new generation of translators and language professionals for the challenges of the 21st century. You will achieve high proficiency in two foreign languages and explore the principles of translation, culture, and intercultural communication. The program equips you with in-demand skills for effective cross-cultural communication in a competitive, global marketplace.
Key Program Highlights
- Study two foreign languages from a combination including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish
- Gain expertise in translation theory and practice through a range of stimulating, specialized modules
- Develop critical and creative thinking while working with multi-modal and digital literacies
- Learn from expert faculty in a program with a successful 30-year history and small class sizes
- Acquire highly employable skills for a technologically driven, international industry
Requirements
Modules
- Two intermediate languages or one beginner and one intermediate language
- Introduction to Translation Studies
- Introduction to the Study of Language
- Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish Society and Literature
- Two intermediate languages or one beginner and one intermediate language
- Textual Studies
- Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish Literature and Film
- Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish Translation Practice
- Introduction to Terminology
- Computer-Aided Translation
- Continue with your two chosen languages or focus on one
- Dissertation
- Multimedia Translation
- Introduction to Interpreting
- Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish Advanced Oral and Writing Skills
- Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish Economic Translation
- Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish Scientific/Technical Translation
- Year abroad at a partner university
- Follow the partner university's academic courses
- Opportunity to complete a year-long work placement
