Admission requirements
This course is open only to students registered for the Translation in Theory and Practice track.
Description
Whether you aspire to a career as a researcher or work in the field as a translator, editor, terminology specialist or project manager, learning how to integrate real-world skills with theoretical knowledge is essential for your professional career. The Translation in Theory and Practice track allows you to choose between either a work placement or a research internship.
During a work placement you will gain hands-on experience in a professional environment to prepare you for a position as a language professional in the broadest sense of the word.
A research internship will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge for a future career in translation/terminology research, for instance as a PhD student or in-house researcher.
Course objectives
Experience how your university training can be put into practice.
Introduce you to prospective employers.
Assist you in transitioning from university to a professional or academic work environment.
Timetable
The timetable is available on the MA Linguistics website
Mode of instruction
- Internship
Course Load
10 EC = 280 hours. This includes formulating learning objectives, and writing a final report.
Assessment method
The final assessment (100%) is determined by the final report in consultation with the work placement supervisor.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used to:
notify students of work placement openings;
notify students of available research internships;
post background materials.
Reading list
Relevant materials will be posted on Blackboard.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available in [English])http://hum.leiden.edu/students/study-administration/usis-english.html) and Dutch
Only students from the MA Linguistics: Translation in Theory and Practice can enrol.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable
Contact
Please contact Student administration van Eyckhof for questions.