Translation and Interpretation – (B.Sc.)

The objective of the degree program in Translation and Interpretation is to train translators and interpreters in Turkish/English/French. The curriculum aims to develop the special skills needed for translating and interpreting, and to achieve mastery of the contemporary spoken and written languages. In addition, a wide range of elective courses provide a broad cultural background required by professional translators.

Language studies in English and French include: oral and written comprehension, oral and written translation, oral proficiency, essays, precis writing, note-taking in addition to translation workshops. Elective courses deal with fields such as national government and administration, political, economic, legal, social, cultural life and institution, current affairs, modern literature, European organizations, computer literacy. The third year includes a summer program which forms an integral part of the curriculum. For this program, after a period of one month, spent in a firm/agency of the public or private sector, students submit a summer practice report which should also be presented orally either in English or French. In the fourth year students may follow a more specialized track of study by choosing one of the following: Written Translation or Conference Interpretation. However, access to Conference Interpretation requires the successful completion of a written and oral examination. This examination will be prepared by the school examination committee comprised of at least three members including the director and one instructor teaching the course. For both specializations a project will be undertaken which will require research to be carried out.