Translation Studies

Duration: 4 years

Number of credits: 248 ECTS

Language of instruction: English

Advantages:

Bachelor’s degree programme in Translation Studies is aimed at training professional translators and interpreters who are proficient in working with computer-aided translation systems and other technologies for high-quality written, as well as consecutive and simultaneous translation, and who have in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of the first and second foreign languages in various language situations.

The Bachelor’s in Translation Studies is designed to meet international standards while leveraging local resources. The programme was developed in alignment with the State Educational Standards of the Republic of Kazakhstan, integrating modern market trends and employer requirements.

— Admission Requirements —

Learning outcomes:

• apply the theoretical foundations of lexicology, grammar, phonetics, stylistics, the history of the English language and other sections of the linguistics of a foreign language in the translation aspect;
• demonstrate professional knowledge and practical skills in written, oral consecutive and simultaneous translation;
• apply modern technologies in written, as well as oral consecutive and simultaneous translation;
• apply research methods to work on projects in translation and linguistics;
• demonstrate effective communication skills when using the first and second foreign languages in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• possess the skills of analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving;
• present ideas, facts, opinions, or beliefs in accordance with the target audience, context, purpose, and genre;
• use various resources to locate, search and evaluate reliable sources and information;
• observe the professional ethics of the translator and interpreter;
• demonstrate interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in the field of TESOL, media linguistics and other areas.