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Translation & Interpretation Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning
Translation & Interpretation via distance learning
This program presents the principles of translation and interpretation with special emphasis on theory, text analysis, effective research methods, and team work. It considers the particular characteristics of business, technical, and legal texts; the theory of translating literature; and the methods for dealing with diverse information media. Special Considerations of this program: The students are required to master the two languages involved. Proof on language level is required prior to admission. The student is required to present three papers (each with 3 pages minimum) of technical, legal, and literary translation, respectively.
Academic Supervisor : Peter A. Muckley
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Translation & Interpretation Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Translation & Interpretation.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Comparative Literature - Creative Writing - ELT English Language Teaching - English Literature - Journalism - Language Studies - Linguistics .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Translation & Interpretation Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Translation & Interpretation via distance learning = 27 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - Translation & Interpretation Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Translation & Interpretation via distance learning = 27 Academic credits + 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: ELT English Language Teaching.
Master's Degree - Translation & Interpretation Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Translation & Interpretation via distance learning = 27 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: ELT English Language Teaching. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Translation & Interpretation Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Translation & Interpretation via distance learning = 27 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: ELT English Language Teaching. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...
Translation & Interpretation Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Writing Fundamentals & Style
This course provides instructions in grammar, sentence, and paragraph structure, elements of composition and essay writing including theme focus, development of central idea, exposition, and argumentation. It shows how to compose clear and concise essays using various expository modes such as definition, exemplification, process, analysis, cause and effect, comparison, and contrast. It considers several writing styles and approaches to both literary and non-literary texts.
Academic Supervisor: Yemi D. Ogunyemi
Literature: Forms, Genres, History
This course examines how literary forms and genres shape our reading of texts; how these forms and genres change over time; and how literary forms and genres manifest themselves in different cultural traditions. It focuses on different literary themes namely the motive of generational conflict, the human potential for both violence and compassion, death and transfiguration, and women.
Academic Supervisor: Yemi D. Ogunyemi
The English Language
This course deals with the use and abuse of spoken and written English. It studies and evaluates the use of language for various purposes (e.g., colloquial, scientific, legal, political, commercial, journalistic, and literary) in order to increase critical awareness and help to write clearly and effectively. It examines factual, emotive, scientific, and imaginative writing, as well as relevance, context, meaning, tone, feeling, and intention.
Academic Supervisor: Peter A. Muckley
The Communication Process
This course introduces the processes that govern message delivery and reception. It covers intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, non-verbal communication, language and verbal interaction, group communication, and conflict management. It considers the impact of context, situation, perception, culture, medium, and message on communication.
Academic Supervisor: Pedro Jose Riba Rueda
Business Communications
This course describes strategies for planning managerial communications and develop skills in oral and written reporting and persuasion. It looks at how new technologies are changing the way people in business communicate, and the implications those changes have on organizations. It considers interviewing, listening, meeting planning, presentations, and telecommunication.
Academic Supervisor: Fernando Fernández Sánchez
Multicultural Diversity
The course shows how to deal with a different culture. It covers identity development, acculturation, class, prejudice and discrimination, demographics, and verbal and non-verbal communication in the context of different cultures and values. It examines the impact of different cultural backgrounds on managerial decisions and highlights the complexities of management in a global environment.
Academic Supervisor: Catherine Wanjiru Gachutha
Narrative Development
This course illustrates the means of story-telling and integrates practical writer rules with theoretical models based on literary constructions. It explains the construction of a solid narrative combined with the creation of believable, compelling characters that propel that narrative forward. It finally helps to find personal stories that inspire dramatic narrative.
Academic Supervisor: Yemi D. Ogunyemi
Multimedia Communications
This course provides an appreciation for using the Web and other multimedia for effective communication. It examines both the technology and the principles underlying the use of multimedia resources to enhance the communication process. It explains the business use and development procedures involved in incorporating multimedia into communications.
Academic Supervisor: Pedro Jose Riba Rueda
Translation & Interpretation
This course presents the principles of translation and interpretation with special emphasis on theory, text analysis, effective research methods, and team work. It considers the particular characteristics of business, technical and legal texts, the theory of translating literature, and dealing with the diverse information media.
Academic Supervisor: Peter A. Muckley
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Translation & Interpretation Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
AATI - Association of Asian Translation Industry
AETI - Asociación Española Universitaria de Traducción e Interpretación
AIETI - Asociación Ibérica de Estudios de Traducción e Interpretación
AIT - Association d'Interprètes et de Traducteurs
ALAETI - Asociación Latinoamericana de Estudios de Traducción e Interpretación
ANETI - Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Traducción e Interpretación
APIC - Associação Profissional de Intérpretes de Conferência
APT - Associação Portuguesa de Tradutores
APTRAD - Associação Portuguesa de Tradutores e Intérpretes
ATA - American Translators Association
ATC - Association of Translation Companies
ATI - Association des Traducteurs et Interprètes
ATISA - American Translation and Interpreting Studies Association
ESTS - European Society for Translation Studies
EUATC - European Union of Association of Translation Companies
EULITA - European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association
IATIS - International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies
NAI - National Association for Interpretation
NAJIT - National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
SSTI - Society for the Study of Translation and Interpretation
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Admission requirements - Translation & Interpretation
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - Translation & Interpretation Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
Recognition - Translation & Interpretation Online via distance learning
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Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning
Translation & Interpretation Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
