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SUMMER TRANSLATION INSTITUTE
Arabic, German, Japanese, Old French, Russian
July 6– July 30, 2010
Are you learning Arabic, German, Japanese, Old French, or Russian?
Put those language skills to use!
Learn to become a translator!
See the photo gallery of the 2009 inaugural session of the Summer Translation Institute!
***Careers in Translation: Brandie Brunner talks about her work as an interpreter***
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
The Summer Translation Institute (STI), hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages at Western Michigan University, offers a unique opportunity for advanced language learners and professionals to improve their translation skills while working on their language proficiency. This program is unique in that it provides intensive translation training in Arabic, German, Japanese, Old French, and Russian, which is available only in a handful of graduate programs in the United States despite the high demand for translators.
In order to do translation accurately and efficiently, it is necessary to develop special skills above and beyond the ordinary skills you have already developed in your language studies. Come join us at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for a four-week summer intensive program that will teach you about the business and practice of translation!
The STI will take place during the first four weeks of Summer II 2010 (July 6, Tuesday – July 30, Friday).
GOALS
- Providing participants with intensive training on translating to and from the particular language of their specialty
- Giving students the practical skills and basic knowledge necessary to make a career of translation
- Preparing a future generation of translators specializing in practical and literary translation
- Raising awareness of the theoretical and practical problems of translation, especially in regards to linguistic and cultural issues
CURRICULUM
All participants in the Summer Translation Institute will take two classes. The classes will meet a total of 17 contact hours per week.
LANG 5030: Practicum in Translation (3 credit hours). There will be five sections of this course, one for each of the languages offered: Arabic, German, Japanese, Old French, and Russian. These classes are designed to give students hands-on experience with translation with one language in particular. Classroom exercises and discussion will focus on the particular challenges of translating that particular language. Each section will meet for 3 hours per day (MTWR) for four weeks (48 contact hours).
LANG 5800: Theory and Business of Translation (2 credit hours). Students from the various language sections will come together in this course to talk about theoretical approaches to translation, practical problems translators encounter, and preparing themselves for careers in translation.
In addition, course work will be supplemented with guest speakers. The institute will bring distinguished professionals and experts in the field of translation to discuss their own translations and experiences in translation.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The Institute welcomes applicants from across the nation and the world. We welcome applications from…
- Undergraduate students from WMU or other universities who are studying a foreign language and are considering a career that will use those skills
- Graduate students from WMU or other universities who rely on translation for research
- Professionals who do or might be doing translation as part of their career
- Government officials who rely on foreign languages as part of their career
- High-school teachers who need advanced courses in foreign languages
- International students or professionals who are interested in a short-term intensive language program in the United States
- Native speakers in Arabic, French, German, Japanese, or Russian who want to gain experience in translating to anf from English
For more information, click on “Applications” in the navigation bar on the left side of the page.
CONTACT
For more information, on housing, application procedures, and tuition please contact the Department of Foreign Languages at the following address.
Department of Foreign Languages
4th Floor, Sprau Tower
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338
TEL: (269) 387-3021
FAX: (269) 387-6333