About the Course
The MSU Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting programme focuses on the area of translation and interpreting, aiming to produce professional translators or interpreters. The curriculum is designed to expose students to the fundamentals in translation and interpreting skills whilst balancing it with theoretical aspects. This programme comprises of translation and interpreting courses such as Translation Practice, Subtitle Translation, Consecutive Interpreting, Discourse Analysis, Malay Language, Mandarin Language, Professional English and many more. Courses such as Media Literacy, Screen and TV production, American Literature and Turkish language are offered as elective subjects. With the portability of the knowledge and skills gained, the graduates will be able to work all over the world.
Among the Courses Offered
- Introduction to Translation Studies
- Translation Strategies
- History of Interpreting
- Specialized Translator
- Translation Assessment
- Translation Project
- Editing and Abstracting
- Linguistics for Translators
- Note taking for interpreter
- Malay Language 1
- Malay Language 2
- Malay Language 3
- Mandarin Language 1
- Mandarin Language 2
- Discourse Analysis
- Professional English
- English for Occupational Purposes
Career Prospects
- Freelance Translator/Interpreter
- In House Translator/ Interpreter
- Editor
- Proofreader
- Subtitler