Honours in Translation
This research-oriented programme consisting of coursework over one year, offers students a choice between any of the African Languages of South Africa, Afrikaans, Chinese, Dutch, English, French and German. Students choose one language for editing and one language as target language for translation or interpreting. Compulsory theoretical modules are Advanced Translation Theory or Advanced Interpreting Theory as well as Advanced Editing Theory. Two modules are elected from Literary Translation, Lexicography, Intercultural Communication, Bible Translation and Computer-aided Translation. Students also write a compulsory research assignment.
Note that not all languages are necessarily offered each year - the offering is determined by demand. Admission requirements are any language as a major with a minimum pass rate of 60% and a successful entry examination.
For further particulars, see our Calendar entry.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONProgramm Coordinator: Dr Amanda Lourens Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2160 |
This research-oriented programme consisting of coursework over one year, offers students a choice between any of the African Languages of South Africa, Afrikaans, Chinese, Dutch, English, French and German. Students choose one language for editing and one language as target language for translation or interpreting. Compulsory theoretical modules are Advanced Translation Theory or Advanced Interpreting Theory as well as Advanced Editing Theory. Two modules are elected from Literary Translation, Lexicography, Intercultural Communication, Bible Translation and Computer-aided Translation. Students also write a compulsory research assignment.
Note that not all languages are necessarily offered each year - the offering is determined by demand. Admission requirements are any language as a major with a minimum pass rate of 60% and a successful entry examination.
For further particulars, see our Calendar entry.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONProgramm Coordinator: Dr Amanda Lourens Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2160 |