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Master of Arts in Translation
(Full-time/Part-time)

A.  Background

Established in 1984, the Master of Arts in Translation Programme has the longest history among all postgraduate translation programmes in Hong Kong. This two-year part-time or one-year full-time programme aims at enhancing studentsˇ¦ abilities in translation and interpretation.

The programme curriculum, designed to meet the changing needs of the society, equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and stresses interaction between teachers and students.

B.  Admission Requirements

In addition to the general qualifications required for admission to the Graduate School, applicants need to have obtained a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, or an equivalent professional qualification. Applicants are required to attend an interview.

All applicants must also fulfil the 'English Language Proficiency Requirement' as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the website of the Graduate School for details.

C.  Study Scheme

1. Course Requirement

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses for graduation.

For Full-time Students
 
(a) Required courses: 9 Units
 
TRAN6001, 6002, 6003  
 
(b) Elective courses: 15 units
 
Any five courses to be chosen from the following:  
TRAN6101, 6102, 6103, 6104, 6105, 6106, 6107, 6108, 6109, 6110, 6111, 6112, 6113, 6114, 6115, 6116, 6117, 6119, 6201, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6301, 6302, 6303, 6601, 6811, 6823, 6910  
Total: 24 units

For Part-time Students
 
(a) Required courses: 9 Units
 
First Year of Attendance  
TRAN6001  
 
Second Year of Attendance  
1st Term: TRAN6002 or 6003  
2nd Term: TRAN6002 or 6003  
 
(b) Elective courses: 15 units
 
Any five courses to be chosen from the following:  
TRAN6101, 6102, 6103, 6104, 6105, 6106, 6107, 6108, 6109, 6110, 6111, 6112, 6113, 6114, 6115, 6116, 6117, 6119, 6201, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6301, 6302, 6303, 6601, 6811, 6823  
 
Second Year of Attendance  
TRAN6910  
Total: 24 units

2. Other Requirements

(a) IT Proficiency Test. (details) [Not applicable to students admitted in 2012-2013 and thereafter]
 
(b) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
 
(c) A student who obtains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 in the preceding term will be put on academic probation. For details, please refer to Clause 14.0 "Unsatisfactory Performance and Discontinuation of Studies" of the General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies which can be accessed from the Graduate School Homepage: http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss.

D.  Course List

Code Course Title Units Remarks Outline
TRAN6001 Advanced Translation Studies 3 Required TRAN6001A
TRAN6001B
TRAN6002 E-C Translation Workshop 3 Required Outline
TRAN6003 C-E Translation Workshop 3 Required Outline
TRAN6101 Advanced Business Translation 3 Elective TRAN6101A
TRAN6102 Financial Translation 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6103 Translation of Legal Writings 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6104 Government & Public Affairs Translation 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6105 Journalistic Translation 3 Elective TRAN6105A
TRAN6106 Translation of Public Relations Writings 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6107 Mass Media Translation 3 Elective TRAN6107A
TRAN6108 Translation of Subtitles 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6109 Science and Technology Translation 3 Elective
TRAN6110 Literary Translation 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6111 Arts Translation 3 Elective
TRAN6112 Readings in Translated Works 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6113 History of Translation 3 Elective
TRAN6114 Translation Criticism 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6115 Translation Process and Methodology 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6116 Comparative Language Studies 3 Elective
TRAN6117 Bilingual Editing Skills 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6119 Special Topics 3 Elective
TRAN6201 Principles of Interpreting: C/E 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6202 Consecutive Interpreting: C/E 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6203 Simultaneous Interpreting: C/E 3 Elective
TRAN6204 Conference Interpreting 3 Elective
TRAN6301 Principles of Interpreting: P/E 3 Elective TRAN6301A&B
TRAN6302 Consecutive Interpreting: P/E 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6303 Simultaneous Interpreting: P/E 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6601 Introduction to Computer-aided Translation 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6811 Bilingual Lexicography 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6823 Terminology Management 3 Elective Outline
TRAN6910 Research Seminar in Translation I 3 Elective

(Please note the new course codes with effective from 2010-2011.)

(All elective courses are quota courses.)

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