Linguistics: Translation in Theory and Practice (Dutch and English)

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This specialisation aims to familiarize you with the many different challenges a translator faces and with the large variety of reference works, information sources and tools available.

This one-year programme focuses on Dutch/English and English/Dutch translations. As a student, you will not only discuss translation issues, you will also look at the importance of semantics, pragmatics, stylistics and heuristics. In addition, you will study translation theories that can help you make well-informed choices when translating or editing a variety of text types on a wide range of topics, both in Dutch and in English. This master's programme offers students the opportunity to focus on legal or literary translation.

Programme internationalization: * Studying abroad is optional.




This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.

Previous education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (see website for details).Knowledge minimum: See website for details. Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 7 * IELTS writing: 7.5 * IELTS speaking: 7.5 * TOEFL paper based: 600 * TOEFL computer based: 250 * TOEFL internet based: 100 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100

Scholarships / Grants:
Leiden University:For additional information: Website

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands