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Students
Tuition Fee
CAD 9,689
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Translation
Area of study
Langauges
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 9,689
About Program

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
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