Faculty: Humanities and Social Science The English Translation and Interpreting major focuses on developing proficiency in translating and interpreting between English and other languages. Students gain skills in linguistic analysis, cultural competency, translation techniques, and interpreting practices. Graduates are prepared for careers in translation agencies, international organizations, government bodies, and multinational corporations. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of translation and interpreting. - Develop skills in linguistic analysis, cultural competency, and translation techniques. - Learn techniques for consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. - Explore principles of specialized translation, such as legal, medical, and technical translation. - Analyze and interpret linguistic and cultural nuances. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective translation and interpreting practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Translation and Interpreting** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in translation and interpreting. - Fundamentals of linguistic analysis, cultural competency, and translation techniques. 2. **Linguistic Analysis** - Principles of linguistic analysis, including grammar, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. - Techniques for analyzing and understanding linguistic structures and meanings. 3. **Cultural Competency** - Principles of cultural competency, including cultural awareness, sensitivity, and intercultural communication. - Techniques for navigating cultural differences and ensuring accurate cultural translation. 4. **Translation Techniques** - Principles of translation techniques, including direct translation, transposition, modulation, and adaptation. - Techniques for translating various text types, such as literary, technical, and scientific texts. 5. **Consecutive Interpreting** - Principles of consecutive interpreting, including note-taking techniques, memory skills, and delivery. - Techniques for providing accurate and coherent consecutive interpretation. 6. **Simultaneous Interpreting** - Principles of simultaneous interpreting, including split attention, rapid processing, and real-time delivery. - Techniques for providing accurate and efficient simultaneous interpretation. 7. **Specialized Translation** - Principles of specialized translation, including legal, medical, and technical translation. - Techniques for translating specialized texts with accuracy and precision. 8. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in translation and interpreting settings, including internships and hands-on projects in translation agencies, international organizations, or government bodies. - Application of learned skills in practical translation and interpreting scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Translation and Interpreting** - Comprehensive project applying skills in linguistic analysis, cultural competency, or translation techniques. - Delivery of a polished translation or interpreting project, research paper, or presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Linguistic analysis reports, cultural competency studies, translation technique projects, consecutive interpreting exercises, simultaneous interpreting exercises, specialized translation projects, internship/practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Translation and Interpreting" by various authors. - "Linguistic Analysis" by various authors. - "Cultural Competency" by various authors. - "Translation Techniques" by various authors. - "Consecutive Interpreting" by various authors. - "Simultaneous Interpreting" by various authors. - "Specialized Translation" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Proficiency in English and at least one other language, as well as an interest in linguistics, cultural studies, and communication. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, internships, and capstone projects. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in English Translation and Interpreting and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those offered by the American Translators Association (ATA) or the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC). **Target Audience:** Aspiring translators, interpreters, linguists, and cultural mediators seeking careers in translation agencies, international organizations, government bodies, multinational corporations, and various industries requiring language services. This major equips students with the linguistic, cultural, and communication skills needed to excel in English translation and interpreting, supporting careers in various language service-related roles.