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Postgraduate Majors
Postgraduate Studies
M. A. by Coursework
M.A. in Translation
 
 
M.A. In Translation Studies
 
   
  French Major, Spanish Minor

 
  A University Degree in French and Spanish with a minimum of B+ in French Language and B at Spanish at Level 111 or equivalent qualification.  
  Spanish Major, French Minor

 
  A University Degree in Spanish and French with a minimum of B+ in Spanish Language and B in French at Level 111 or equivalent qualification.  
   
 

Students will be required to take:

1.  2 background courses (no credits)
2.  3 Theory Courses (3 credits each)
3.  5 Practical Courses (3 credits each)
4.  A Research Paper (6 credits

 
  Background Courses (no credit)

 
  EC10E      Introduction to Macro Economics
GT26M      International and Regional Organizations

 
 

Theory Courses

F63B         Linguistic Theory of Translation
F62M         Translation Methodology
F60D         The Interpretive theory of Translation

 
 

Practical Courses

French

F64C          Literarary Translation
F65A          General Translation
F66E          Economic Translation
F61G          Institutional Translation
F66A           Legal and Technical Translation

Spanish

S64C          Literarary Translation
S 65A          General Translation
S 66E          Economic Translation
S61G          Institutional Translation
S 66A          Legal and Technical Translation


RESEARCH PAPER

The research paper of about 10,000 words will be written on a subject chosen by the candidate in consultation with the supervisor. The research paper is to be submitted by March 31 of the year following the candidate’s completion of the course work.

Duration of Programme

Part-time: 4 semesters

Evaluation

  • Theory courses will be assessed by an in-course test (40%) and an end-of-semester exam (60%)
  • Practical courses will be assessed by an in-course test (30%) and an end-of-semester exam (70%)
  • To be awarded the M.A. in Translation Studies the candidate must be successful in all courses and the research paper. Failure is limited to three courses which may be repeated only once.
  • Candidates who fail more than 3 courses will normally be required to withdraw.
  • A successful candidate whose average mark in the courses examined, and the research paper, does not fall below 70% shall be awarded an M.A. with distinction.

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