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George Mason University - Department of Modern and Classical Languages |
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James Madison University - Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures |
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George Mason University - Department of Modern and
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Program Description |
Modern and Classical Languages, M.A.The Master of Arts in Modern and Classical Languages is designed to meet the needs and interests of prospective and practicing teachers and other professionals, and to prepare students for doctoral study in languages at other institutions. The program offers three concentrations: (1) concentration in one language--French, German, or Spanish; (2) concentration in two of those languages; and (3) concentration in Spanish/Bilingual-Multicultural Education.Graduate Certificate in TranslationThe certificate program in translation provides professional training for students who wish to acquire proficiency in a specific language combination, either English-French or English-Spanish. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of translation, the program combines theoretical and applied course work in the departments of Modern and Classical Languages, English, and Communication. Students applying to the program must be admitted to a George Mason University degree program or already hold a bachelor's degree and be admitted for graduate study in nondegree status. Acceptance into the program is based partly on a proficiency examination in English and one other language. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of several degree programs offered through the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Part of the work toward the certificate may be applicable toward degrees in other departments. Students enrolled in degree programs outside the Department of Modern and Classical Languages who wish to work toward the certificate in translation must apply to the department for admission into the certificate program. Certificate RequirementsRequired core courses (12 credits):
ENGL 410 Technical and Report Writing (3) Language courses (9 credits):
FREN 357 Introduction to Translation (3) A translation project is required for completion of the program.
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The George Mason University offers Graduate Certificates in Translation in three languages, Spanish, French and German. The program includes specific courses on translation as described above, and a plus is the Internship and Seminar in Translation, nonpaying, work-study positions that focus on the practice of translation. Qualified students are placed with area institutions, interest groups, agencies, or corporations where they can consolidate their language knowledge gain experience even before completing the university.
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http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/9798/cas_mod3.html#intranslation
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George Mason University The Department of Modern and Classical Languages 233 Thompson Hall, MS #3E5 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Tel : (703) 993.1220 Fax : (703) 993.1245
Email: language@gmu.edu
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James Madison University - Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
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Undergraduate Program of Technical Translation
TR 300. Introduction to Translation. An intensive course that focuses on fundamental principles, general methods, and the use and development of lexical materials in translation.
TR 311. Spanish/French/German/Italian/Russian-English Technical / Commercial Translation. Spanish/French/German/Italian/Russian-English translation applied in several commercial (i.e. marketing, finance) and technical (i.e. electricity and electronics, software, hardware) fields. Focus will be on the acquisition of specialized knowledge (both linguistic and extralinguistic) and the delivery of professional documents in real-market conditions. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major.
TR 321. English-Spanish Technical / Commercial Translation. English-Spanish translation applied in several commercial (i.e. marketing, finance) and technical (i.e. electricity and electronics, software, hardware) fields. Focus will be on the acquisition of specialized knowledge (both linguistic and extralinguistic) and the delivery of professional documents in real-market conditions. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major.
TR 400. Text Revision. Text revision focuses on the principles of linguistic revision applied to texts translated into English or written in English. It also involves the relationship between the translator and the reviser. Texts are evaluated and corrected on several levels: spelling, punctuation, syntax, semantics, stylistics, pragmatics.
TR 402. Theory and Practice in Terminology and Lexicography. Terminology is the study and compilation of specialized terms used in LSPs (Languages for Special Purposes). This course addresses theories of terminology and terminology management, including computer applications designed to support the work of translators, technical writers and information specialists.
TR 404. Computer Tools for Translators. Modern translation involves numerous computer applications. This course addresses the main components of the translator’s workstation. Students will gain hands-on experience of advanced work-processes features, machine-aided translation tools and statistical linguistics software.
TR 406. Web Site and Software Localization. This course addressees the business, technical, cultural and linguistic issues involved in the complex process of localizing Web sites and software for foreign markets. Internet will be used as the forum through which to present and discuss class material.
TR 408. Project/Workflow Management. Management, business, technical, and computer-related issues involved in localizing Web sites and software for foreign markets. Budgeting, negotiations and relationships with translators and clients will be simulate.
TR 429. Spanish-English Text Revision.. Text revision focuses on the principles of linguistic revision applied to texts translated from Spanish into English or written in English. It also involves the relationship between the translator and the reviser. Texts are evaluated and corrected on several levels: spelling, punctuation, syntax, semantics, stylistics, pragmatics.
TR 439. Song Translation, French into English. Analysis of famous French songs at the lexical, sociolingustic and semantic levels, and their translations. Emphasis will be placed on prosodic translation and the meaning of the lyrics.
TR 495. Internship in Translation, Interpreting or Terminology. Real experience in a translation bureau, an in-house translation department, or any other business/government entity needing translation services. The internship leads to a report, which is evaluated by a panel.
TR 496. Freelance Translation, Interpreting or Terminology. Real experience with clients needing translation services, terminology management or other linguistic consulting services. Students are supervised by their JMU adviser. The freelance activity leads to a report, which is evaluated by a panel.
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The Technical Translation course of the James Madison University covers all of the most important aspects of technical translation, including technical terminology in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian, proofreading of translations, workflow management, tools for translators and a real opportunity in a translation company. The weak point is that there is no course on literature or linguistics, the knowledge of which is very important in the education of a translator.
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http://www.jmu.edu/catalog/03/CD/TRcd.htm
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James Madison University
Phone: (540) 568-6211
http://www.jmu.edu/jmuweb/comment/
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