Mission

The B.A. in Translation program aims to graduate ethical and competent translators who demonstrate integrity and professionalism in translation; understand similarities and differences in self-expression among speakers of English and Arabic; and apply diverse styles of communication suitable for each job market.

Program Objectives

The B.A. in Translation program will:

1. provide students with a good command of translation theories and methodologies.
2. equip students with research and critical thinking skills who produce accurate research-based translations that address textual demands.
3.  graduate ethical and  professionals translators capable of translating different cultural, economic, legal, and technical genres of texts.
4. graduate students who are ready to pursue postgraduate studies and/or assume translation jobs in reputable insti­tutions or organizations.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to do the following:

• SO1. Compare translation theories and methodologies.
• SO2. Generate ethical and professional translations of different cultural, economic, legal, and technical genres of texts.
• SO3. Apply technological tools to facilitate translation.
• SO4. Determine the author’s voice, style, and culture in the target text.
• SO5. Apply ethical and professional translation strategies in real life settings.

Admission Requirements

To enter the major, students must meet the general university requirements.

Graduation Requirements:

A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, based on:

*Students can opt for an Emphasis in French for 13 credits out of the 16 credits of free electives

Program Requirements

Core Language Requirements (12 Credits):

• ARA303 / Arabic Grammar and Syntax (3 cr.)
• ARA305 / Arabic Philosophy and Lexicography (3 cr.)
• ENG308 / Semantics and Pragmatics (3 cr.)
• TRA312 / Contrastive Linguistics (3 cr.)

Core Translation Requirements (31 credits):

• TRA222 / Translation Theory and Methodology (3 cr.)
• TRA224 / Translation of Journalistic Texts (3 cr.)
• TRA326 / Translation of UN and International Conferences (3 cr.)
• TRA328 / Translation of Audiovisuals (3 cr.)
• TRA330 / Translation of Official and Legal Documents (3 cr.)
• TRA332 / Translation of Business and Economics Texts (3 cr.)
• TRA334 / Translation of Technical Texts (3 cr.)
• TRA342 / Computer Applications and Tools (3cr.)
• TRA344 / Practicum (3 cr.)
• TRA346 / Editing (1 cr.)
• TRA499 / Senior Study (3cr.)

Business Emphasis Requirements (12 credits):

• TRA460 / Advanced Translation of Business and Economics Texts (3 cr.)
• TRA462 / Advanced Translation of Administrative Texts (3 cr.)
• TRA464 / Advanced Translation of Official and Legal Documents (3 cr.)
• TRA488 / Special Topics in Translation (3 cr.)

French Emphasis Electives (12 credits)

• TRA482  / Translation of Audiovisuals (3 cr.)
• TRA484  / Translation of UN and International Conferences (Eng. Fr./Ar.Fr.) Texts (3 cr.)
• TRA486 / Translation of Official and Legal Documents (3 cr.)
• TRA488 / Special Topics in Translation (3 cr.)

Sample Study Plan

Year One

Fall: 15 credits

• ENG202 / Sophomore Rhetoric
• ARA313 / Creative Writing
• LAC(Arts) ( 3 cr.)
• ARA303 / Arabic Grammar and Syntax
• TRA222 / Translation Theory and Methodology

Spring: 16 credits

• ENG203 / Fundamentals of Oral Communication
• LAC (Philosophy/Religion/History)
• LAC (Science)
• ETH201 / Moral Reasoning
• ENG308 / Semantics and Pragmatics
• TRA224 / Translation of Journalistic Texts

Year Two

Fall: 16 credits

• LAC Elective English Literature
• LAC Elective
• ARA305 / Arabic Philosophy and Lexicography
• TRA312 / Contrastive Linguistics
• TRA332 / Trans. of Business And Economics Texts
• TRA346 / Editing

Spring: 15 credits

• LAC (Social Sciences)
• TRA326 / Translation of UN and International Conferences
• TRA328 / Translation of Audiovisuals
• TRA330 / Translation of Official and legal Documents
• TRA342 / Computer Applications and Tools

Year Three

Fall: 14 credits

• HLT201 / Basic Health
• TRA334 / Translation of Technical Texts
• TRA460/482 / Advanced Translation of Business and Economics
• Texts / Translation of Audiovisuals
• TRA462/484 / Advanced Translation of Administrative Texts/Translation of UN and International Conferences
• CSC201 / Computer Applications
• TRA444 / Practicum

Spring: 16 credits

• PED231 / Modern Dance
• LAC Elective (Arabic)
• TRA464/486 / Advanced Translation of Official and Legal Documents/Translation of Official and Legal Documents
• TRA488 / Special Topic in Translation
• TRA499 / Senior Study
• Free elective