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About The Academic Program

The program prepares world-class graduates academically and professionally in various specialized fields of translation between the Arabic and English languages by integrating high-quality education, advanced scientific research, and participation in social responsibility as well as preparing for leadership.

Major

Department of Translation

Language of instruction

English

Duration

2 Years

Academic degree

Master of Specialized Translation (Arabic-English-Arabic)

Career opportunities

Government and private sectors Such as universities, schools, agencies, ministries, companies, banks, etc.

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program is taught over two years (i.e. 4 semesters in a two-semester system). The program provides a comprehensive theoretical base in the specialty through teaching several compulsory and elective courses that are vital in the field of translation. The program also includes intensive translation and editing for different types of texts in fields related to the current Saudi labor market. The program also enables students to use modern technology translation tools, as well as refining students’ critical thinking and research skills through several courses and various assessment methods. The program aims to provide the next generation of international translators with the basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for high-quality specialized translation in fields required in the current labor market, through integrating advanced information management, computer linguistic blogging, and technology with students' basic translation skills.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Translation Technology 3
Specialization Translation 3
Translation Theories 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Islamic Translation 3 TRAN811
Translation in the fields of Media and Politics 3 TRAN811
Research Methods and seminar 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Translation Localization 3 TRAN801
Translation in the fields of Economics 3 TRAN811
Translating Cultures 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Graduation Project 3 TRAN821
Internship 3