The mission of the MA in Translation is to offer advanced training to prepare students for careers in diverse translation fields. This program is designed to meet the needs of both students and working professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in translation studies and advance their career goals.
Program Educational Objectives
The program will prepare students to:
- 1.Develop expertise in accurate translation and interpretation of texts from and/or to English, French, and Arabic.
- 2.Become researchers, applying information literacy skills as a fundamental component of sound translation and interpretation.
- 3.Pursue higher studies in a field commensurate with their knowledge of foreign languages and professional competences.
- 4.Demonstrate a commitment to ethical, professional conduct over a lifetime of professional practice.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, students should be able to:
- 1.Apply advanced analytical skills to the translation and interpretation of written and oral texts.
- 2.Produce near-native fluency in the use of the program’s main languages of English, French, and Arabic.
- 3.Construct a lexical glossary of technical and professional terms for ready translation in various areas such as law, economics, and media.
- 4.Use software and technology as an aid to successful translation.
- 5.Apply ethical behavior in their academic and professional training as translators and interpreters.
Admission Requirements
MA candidates must pass a written language proficiency test in French and Arabic. A grade of 70 or above is required in both exams. In addition, an interview in English, French, and Arabic is required. If only a small deficiency in one of the three languages is detected, remedial courses will be required during the first semester. A “B” grade must be obtained in the remedial courses.
Students admitted with a bachelor's degree other than Translation must take TRA 201 and TRA 311 or TRA 401 during the first semester and earn a B or higher.
Graduation Requirements
To meet the requirements for the Master of Arts in Translation/Interpretation with an emphasis on Translation, students must complete 36 credits, including a thesis, with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The minimum passing grade for graduate courses is "C." Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 across all graduate courses, with no more than two grades of "C" permitted throughout the program.