Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Programme Catalogue 2015/16 |
THPL-AFM10: MA Translation and Professional Language Skills |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF ARTS
IN TRANSLATION AND
PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE SKILLS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
- THPL-AFL15: PG Dip Translation and Professional Language Skills
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
- Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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Translation & Professional Language Skills - French & German |
Academic Year: Taught Units |
PL50582 | Editing & revision | 12 Credits |
PL50820 | French to English translation I | 6 Credits |
PL50822 | German to English translation I | 6 Credits |
PL50352 | Working for EU institutions and UN | |
PL50838 | Economics and globalisation | |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: |
- Students must take units totalling 60 credits over Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- Students must select a total of 4 units for the year from a combination of the optional units available in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
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PL50585 | Translation management | 6 Credits |
PL50821 | French to English translation II | 6 Credits |
PL50823 | German to English translation II | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: |
- Students must take units totalling 60 credits over Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- Students must select a total of 4 units for the year from the combination of the options available in Semester 2 and those already taken in Semester 1.
- PL50586 (Precis writing for the United Nations) is only available for students who are officially taking either French or Russian or Spanish.
- Students may only choose one Public Service Interpreting unit.
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PL50586 | Précis writing for the United Nations | 6 Credits |
PL50587 | Enterprise skills for linguists | 6 Credits |
PL50811 | French/English public service and commercial interpreting | 6 Credits |
PL50812 | German/English public service and commercial interpreting | 6 Credits |
PL50837 | Using technology in the T & I industry | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
PL50588 | Dissertation/Project | 30 Credits |