Translatology: University of Leipzig

Degree: Master of Arts
Address: Translatology: University of Leipzig, Universität Leipzig, Prof. Peter A. Schmitt, Beethovenstraße 15, Leipzig, 4107, Germany
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Subject: Languages and linguistics
Course Language(s): Basis language (A-language): German; Foreign languages with a translational profile (B- and C-language): English, French, Russian, Spanish; Electives (1 or 2 modules): optional other languages offered by the university
Course Beginning: 1-Oct
Duration: 4 semesters
App Deadline: May 18 for the registration for the aptitude test, July 15 for admission to the study programme
Submit Application To: University of Leipzig, International Centre, z. Hd. Frau Klimmek, Goethestraße 6, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Telephone: +49.341.973.7600
Fax: +49.341.973.7649
E-mail: i...@rz.uni-leipzig.de
Website: http://www.ialt.de

The Master's degree course in Translatology prepares students for a professional occupation in the field of specialist intercultural communication in practical applications, teaching or research. Students can choose either a more research-oriented emphasis (Applied Linguistics) or a more application-oriented emphasis (Specialised Translation).

The target of the course is to acquire

the necessary methodological knowledge
abilities and skills in the fields of translatology
specialist communication
language technology
terminology and specialist translation
enabling students
- to analyse specialist texts, interpret their content correctly in the language of origin and transfer them to the target language with due consideration of all translation-relevant internal and external text factors, ensuring the desired quality and using suitable technical aids,
- to handle translation projects with due orientation to practice and standards,
- to steer and assess translation quality.

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