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Overview
Key facts
- This course in Introduction to Translation offered by Middlesex University is designed for students new to Translation as a professional activity, the Introduction to Translation course will introduce you to the core theories in inter-lingual Translation and the professional practice of Translation.
The 10-learning week online course consists of classes covering:
- Theories and concepts in Translation
- Translating texts from different genres, e.g. journalism, technical texts, literature
- Using Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tools, including translation memory
- The landscape of professional translation, including starting work as a free-lance translator, professional membership bodies and working with translation agencies
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Assessment (approx. 50 words, 1-2 sentences)
- Breakdown of coursework vs. exam, including (where available) dissertation and details such as essay, group project, reflective thinking diary, etc
- The course includes five items of formative assessment.
- These are practice translations of approximately 600 words (source text) drawn from a range of genres and text functions.
- You will receive feedback on each piece of formative assessment and these practice translations will form the basis of discussion in your individual online tutorials.
- Students will also be encouraged to develop a portfolio of translation work as evidence of translating ability and a personal development plan.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting View 14 other Short Courses in Translation & Interpreting in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Designed for students new to Translation as a professional activity, the Introduction to Translation course will introduce you to the core theories in inter-lingual Translation and the professional practice of Translation.
Tuition Fee
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International
699 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 699 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
699 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 699 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
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