Program Overview
The Diploma in Translation & Interpreting from Arbutus College is a six-month program that prepares students for careers as translators and interpreters. The program emphasizes practical skills, enabling students to apply theories to real-world scenarios. Students can choose to specialize in one of three language combinations: Japanese/English, Korean/English, or Chinese/English. Graduates are prepared for careers in translation, editing, documentation, and freelance translation/interpreting.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Diploma in Translation & Interpreting from Arbutus College is a six-month academic program approved by the Provincial Teachers Institute of British Columbia (PTIB). It aims to prepare students for a career as a translator and interpreter, enhancing their language skills and providing a strong understanding of the professional aspects of these fields. The program emphasizes practical translation and interpreting skills, enabling students to apply theories to real-world scenarios.
Objectives:
At the end of the program, students should be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of translation and interpreting techniques
- Understanding of ethical principles in translation and interpreting
- Extensive vocabulary and grammar proficiency in the English language
Outline:
Content and Structure:
The program consists of a total of 41 credits, covering 492 hours of instruction. Students can choose to specialize in one of three language combinations: Japanese/English, Korean/English, or Chinese/English.
Course Schedule and Modules:
Japanese/English
- COM 205: Translation (Japanese to English)
- COM 305: Translation (English to Japanese)
- COM 203: Interpreting
- COM 211-212: Business Writing
- COM 125-128: Business English
Korean/English
- COM 206: Interpreting
- COM 207: Translation
- COM 233: Terminology
- COM 211-212: Business Writing
- COM 125-128: Business English
Chinese/English
- COM 401: Interpreting
- COM 411: Translation
- COM 421: Terminology
- COM 211-212: Business Writing
- COM 125-128: Business English
Assessment:
Methods:
Student assessment is conducted through:
- Final exams
- Homework assignments
- In-class participation
Criteria:
To complete the program, students must achieve an overall GPA of 60% (C-) and successfully pass all required courses.
Teaching:
Methods:
Careers:
Paths:
The program prepares graduates for careers as:
- Translation clerk
- Editorial assistant
- Documentation clerk
- Freelance translator/interpreter