موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

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Bachelor in Translation / English Language

The program focuses on teaching translation in its various forms, including written, oral, and audiovisual, across all its disciplines. The Translation/English Language program strives to continuously develop its educational curriculum to keep pace with advancements and the latest developments in all aspects and pathways of translation. The program aims to prepare qualified translators in various fields of translation, developing their professional skills to compete in the labor market, and enhancing scientific research and leadership skills to provide community services.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The Program main objectives are: 1-Prepare graduates to utilize English language and communication skills efficiently. 2- Qualify specialists in translation, interpretation and audiovisual translation. 3- Provide graduates with research skills in the field of translation. 4- Motivate graduates to participate in community and national services. 5- Empower competent cadres in the field of translation.

Career opportunities

• Teacher Assistant. • Administrative posts requiring intercultural communication. • Media editor. • Content creator. • Content analyst. • Sound designer. • Assistant stage manager. • Journalist. • Editorial assistant. • Researcher in publishing houses and women research centers. • Cultural events coordinator. • Proofreading and editing in publishing houses.

Program Information

College of Languages
Department of Department of Translation
Major Department of Translation
Academic degree Bachelor in Translation / English Language
Language of instruction English
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. 1.Equip graduates with proficient English language skills and communication abilities.
  2. 2.Qualify specialists in the fields of written, oral and audiovisual translation.
  3. 3.Equip graduates with the ability to conduct research in the fields of translation.
  4. 4.Motivate graduates to support community and national participation.
  5. 5.Empower cadres with professional competence in the field of translation from and into the English language
  1. K1: Distinguish between various theoretical concepts in translation studies.
  2. K2: Discuss theoretical issues and problems in translation.
  3. S1: Produce appropriate translations in different fields and modes.
  4. S2: Deliver an adequate output when practicing interpreting.
  5. S3: Use appropriate translation resources and tools.
  6. S4: Perform translation editing tasks.
  7. S5: Conduct basic research related to translation.
  8. V1: Act with professionalism and in compliance with ethical practices in the classroom and professional communities.
  9. V2: Practice social responsibility.
  1. 1.Proficient translators with a fair Knowledge of translation as a discipline and profession.
  2. 2.Lifelong learners who are able to identify their learning needs and take action to improve their translation.
  3. 3.Adaptable communicators who respect and positively influence people in varied cultural and social contexts.
  4. 4.Volunteer translators/interpreters who believe in translation as a means to achieve growth and prosperity of communities.
  5. 6.Saudi women translators who are full of national pride and committed to translation ethics.
  6. 7.Professional translators who are confident in their potential and able to seize opportunities in the translation industry.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One IT 101 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2 —
Level One LING 112 Listening and speaking 3 —
Level One LING 122 English Writing 3 —
Level One LING 132 Grammar in Use 3 LING131OR LING131T
Level One TRAN 131 Dictionary Skills 3 —
Level Two LING 123 Professional Writing 3 LING122OR LING122T
Level Two LING 233 Morphology and Syntax 3 LING132OR LING232T
Level Two MATH 160 Statistics 3 —
Level Two TRAN 111 Introduction to Translation 3 —
Level Three ARAB 303T Proofreading 2 —
Level Three CHIN 201 Second Foreign Language (Chinese1) 3 —
Level Three LING 242 Semantics and Pragmatics 3 LING233OR LING233T
Level Three TRAN 212 Specialized Translation (scientific&medical) 4 TRAN111OR TRAN111T
Level Three TRAN 213 Specialized Translation (Literary & cultural) 4 TRAN111
Level Four CHIN 202 Second Foreign Language (Chinese2) 3 CHIN201
Level Four TRAN 214 Specialized Translation (Legal & Security Translation) 4 TRAN111OR TRAN111T
Level Four TRAN 215 Specialized Translation (Media & Political Translation) 4 TRAN111OR TRAN111T
Level Four TRAN 221 Introduction to Interpreting 3 —
Level Four TRAN 241 Translation Technology 3 —
Level Five CHIN 303 Second Foreign Language (Chinese3) 3 CHIN202
Level Five TRAN 316 Text Analysis for Translation Purposes 3 —
Level Five TRAN 322 Sight and Bilateral Interpreting 3 TRAN221OR TRAN221T
Level Five TRAN 351 Research Methodologies in Translation 3 —
Level Six FRNS 304 Second Foreign Language (French4) 3 FRNS303
Level Six TRAN 317 Specialized Translation (Economic& Islamic Translation) 4 TRAN111OR TRAN111T
Level Six TRAN 323 Consecutive Interpreting 3 TRAN221OR TRAN221T
Level Six TRAN 342 Audiovisual Translation 3 —
Level Seven TRAN 424 Simultaneous Interpreting 3 TRAN323OR TRAN323T
Level Seven TRAN 432 Terminology and Arabization 3 —
Level Seven TRAN 433 Professional Translation Skills 3 —
Level Eight TRAN 452 Graduation Project 4 TRAN424AND TRAN432AND TRAN433
Level Eight TRAN 490 co –op Training 6 TRAN424AND TRAN432AND TRAN433

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
LITE 151 Introduction to Literature 3
LITE 313 The Short Story 3
TRAN 111 Introduction to Translation 3
TRAN 131 Dictionary Skills 3
TRAN 433 Professional Translation Skills 3
LING 111 Introduction to Linguistics 3
LING 362 Computer- Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 3

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
LITE 102-M History of English Literature 2
LITE 151-M Introduction to Literature 3
LITE 262-M Graphic Literature 3
LITE 305-M CREATIVE WRITING 3
LITE 433 - M Theatre and Performan ce 3
Lite 306 -M Script Writing 3
Lite 312 - M Modern Fiction 3
Lite 313-M The Short Story 3
Lite 322 - M Symphony of Modern Verse 3
Lite 332-M Modern Theatre 3
Lite 357 - M Children’s Literature 3
Lite 443 - M Literary Theory and Culture 3
Lite 465 - M Literary Adaptation in Films 3
TRAN 311 Sports Translation 3
TRAN 312 Tourism Translation 3
TRAN 313 Military Translation 3
TRAN 331 Summary Translation 3
TRAN 414 Translation of Prose 3
TRAN 415 Translated Literature 3
TRAN 416 The Translation of the Meanings of the Quran 3
TRAN 421 Conference Interpreting 3

Academic Credits