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    Master of Specialized Translation (Arabic-English-Arabic)

    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. Program objectives: The general goal of the program is to be a part of building the knowledge-based Saudi economy. The rest of the program objectives revolve around the following: Providing 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. Program Policy: 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.

    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

    On campus in classrooms and laboratories equipped with the latest translation technologie

    1 Equip the next generation of world-class female translators with the fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for high-quality specialized translation in the fields needed in the current job market,
    2 ▪ Integrate sophisticated information management, corpora, online technology and computer-aided translation skills as part of the translation process
    3 Promote the role of critical analysis and reflection in developing a fuller understanding of specialized translation within diverse cultural and linguistic contexts
    4 Combine professional behaviors and leadership skills with sensitive awareness and effective participation in social responsibility

    K1 To thoroughly discuss translation theories, models and research methods.
    K2 To elaborate on the linguistic and extra-linguistic issues of translation.
    S1 To produce specialized translations that meet professional standards.
    S2 To justify translation choices, highlighting decision-making processes
    S3 To effectively utilize appropriate translation resources and advanced technological tools.
    S4 To perform advanced translation editing tasks.
    S5 To conduct high level translation-related research.
    V1 To comply with professional standards and translation ethics
    V2 To collaborate with peers in work teams to complete tasks related to research and social responsibility

    Ability to express theoretical, professional, and research aspects in specialized translation
    2. Ability to produce creative translated/edited specialized texts, and write research based on rigorous analysis
    3. Ability to produce to produce translated/edited specialized text according to professional standards and work in teams with harmony
    4. Ability to adapt to changes in the field of specialized translation and to be continuously involved in research and life-long learning
    Ability to use the latest technology in the fields of language, specialized translation and research effectively
    6. Contributing to community service with volunteer work in the domains of specialized translation.
    7. Ability to lead and influence, demonstrate pride in values and national identity, show respect to others, teamwork spirit, positivity, giving, and tolerance when undertaing specialized translation tasks

    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 in the fields of Economics 3 TRAN811
    Thesis 12