Duration
Four years
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be offered to help cover fees and maintenance. These scholarships are very competitive, so it is important to apply early.
Course Requirements
The major offers 60 basic required courses, conducted mostly during the first and second school year. This lays a solid foundation on which to build the upper-division core of 12 courses. A great variety of selective courses are provided and finely tailored to different needs. This makes it possible for the students to customize their course schedules based on individual interests and in this way to help achieve their specific professional goals.
Major Core Courses
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Core Courses
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No.
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Course Title
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Course Description
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Notes
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1
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Business Translation (1-2)
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Basic knowledge and skills in business translation, with background information and intensive basic training.
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Focus: Written
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2
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Business Interpreting: (1-2)
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Basic knowledge and skills in business interpreting, with background information and intensive basic training.
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Focus: Oral
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3
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Business Translation (3-4)
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Further knowledge and skills in business translation, with advanced and intensive training in different business fields.
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Focus: Written
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4
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Computer-aided Translation
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Knowledge and skills in computer-aided translation to facilitate the translation process and enhance the quality of the final target text in a substantial manner.
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Focus: Computer technology
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5
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Introduction to Business Simultaneous Interpreting (1-2)
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Further knowledge and skills in business interpreting, with advanced and intensive training in different business fields.
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Focus: Oral
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