Program Overview

Literary and Cultural Translation Studies

The Literary and Cultural Translation Studies program is offered by the Faculty of Polish Studies at Jagiellonian University. This program is unique due to its inter-faculty character, allowing students to participate in translation and Polish studies courses at the Faculty of Polish Studies, as well as courses from the offer of the Faculty of Philology.

Program Description

The program focuses on providing students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in literary and cultural translation. Students participate in optional translation courses and other courses from the broad offer of the Faculty of Polish Studies, including anthropology, editorship, cultural studies, comparative studies, and performance studies. The most important courses include:

• Introduction to Translation Studies
• Modern Polish literature of the 20th and 21st centuries
• Practical stylistics and language culture
• Workshops and translation projects
• Language improvement at C1 and C2 levels

Available Programs

• First-cycle program: Not available
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: Full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: General academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Literary Studies

Faculty Information

The Faculty of Polish Studies has the category A granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The faculty collaborates with institutions concerned with culture and art, especially from Kraków and Małopolska province. Students engage in various activities, including the Kraków Festival Office, theatres of Kraków, cultural centres, and museums.

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• Scientific category A in the main discipline of Literary Studies awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum provides information about the subjects students will attend, including mandatory and elective subjects, exams, and syllabuses for each subject.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, allowing students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, and participate in engaging projects.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Almost 50% of books in the Polish publishing market are translations. The publishing market needs well-educated and prepared specialists based on the career paths of the Literary and Cultural Translation Studies graduates. Cultural institutions and editorial offices of cultural magazines are an absorptive labour market for well-educated translators who provide comprehensive language and especially translation services.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, e.g., Doctoral School in the Humanities
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

Other Programs

Other programs that may interest you include:

• Literary Translation (Faculty of Philology) – program in Polish
• Translation Studies (Faculty of Philology) – program in Polish
• Polish Studies and Comparative Literature (Faculty of Polish Studies) – program in Polish
• Editorial Studies (Faculty of Polish Studies) – program in Polish