Foundation Certificate Translation & Interpreting

Program Overview

The Foundation Certificate Translation & Interpreting program offers specialized training in Japanese/English or Korean/English translation and interpreting. It covers techniques, ethical principles, and language proficiency, preparing students for careers in translation, editing, and documentation. The program features practical, hands-on learning and is taught by experienced professionals in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Overview:
• The Foundation Certificate Translation & Interpreting program provides an understanding of the potential career opportunities in translating and interpreting.
• Objectives:
• Improve and strengthen language skills.
• Program Description:
• This program covers the techniques used for translating and interpreting, ethical principles, wide use of vocabulary, and grammar of the English language.

Outline:

• Program Content and Structure:
• Students can choose to specialize in either Japanese/English or Korean/English.
• Each specialization consists of 12 credits and 144 hours of instruction.
• Course Schedule:
• Course schedules are subject to change and can be found on the course schedule sheet.
• Modules:
• Japanese/English Specialization:
• COM 205: Translation (Japanese to English)
• COM 305: Translation (English to Japanese)
• COM 203: Interpreting
• Korean/English Specialization:
• COM 206: Interpreting
• COM 207: Translation
• COM 233: Terminology

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Final exams
• Homework
• In-class participation

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Traditional classroom lectures and discussions
• Faculty:
• Experienced professionals in the field of translation and interpreting
• Unique Approaches:
• Practical, hands-on learning

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Translation clerk
• Editorial assistant
• Documentation clerk

Tuition: $3630.00 Application: $200.00 Technology Fee: $20.00 Archiving Fee: $30.00 Total Cost: $3880.00