Linguistics: Translation in Theory and Practice (Dutch/English)
This is a specialisation within the MA Linguistics.
Students take the following obligatory courses:
Course 1: Advanced Translation (5 EC)
Course 2: Translation Studies (5 EC)
Course 3: The Translator’s Tools (5 EC)
Course 4: Thesis Seminar and Thesis (10 EC + 10 EC)
Course 5: Work Placement / Research Internship (10 EC)
In addition, students choose 2 specialized courses from the following:
Course 6 (10 EC) and 7 (5 EC): Literary Translation I (10 EC) or Literary Translation II (5 EC) or Legal Translation I (10 EC) or Legal Translation II (5 EC) or any course offered within the MA Linguistics or a course on a linguistic subject taught in another MA. A course on a linguistic subject taught in another MA is subject to approval by the Board of Examiners.
Please contact the track coordinator for more information on eligibility for registration in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators.
Students who need to complete the programme and started in a previous academic year are eligible to follow the old programme under the transitional provisions (Du: overgangsregeling) set out in the education and examination regulations (Du: Onderwijs- en Examenreglement, OER). They need to contact the study coordinator and need to get their adjusted programme approved by the Board of Examiners.