Kent State University
Translation Studies - Ph.D.
Kent, USA
DURATION
5 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Ph.D. in Translation Studies offers a comprehensive examination of translation theory and practice, fostering research in innovative translation methodologies and multilingual communication. The program engages students in interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the role of cultural context within translation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers, including roles as translators, localization specialists, translation project managers, or academic researchers in universities and research institutions. They may also find opportunities in businesses requiring multilingual communication and cultural consultancy.
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Introduction
Translation Studies - Ph.D.
The Ph.D. degree in Translation Studies is a research-based program that provides advanced training in translation studies. The program focuses on translation research skills, specialized translation, computer-assisted terminology and translation, software localization and project management for the language industry. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for the development of key skills in humanistic translation and translation studies.
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Curriculum
Major requirements
- Documents in Multilingual Contexts
- Theory of Translation and Interpreting
- Terminology and Computer Applications in Translation
- Software Localization
- Language Project Management
- Applied Linguistics and Translation Informatics
- The Language Industry
- Terminology Studies
- Translation Pedagogy
- Current Trends in Translation Studies
- Empirical Methods for Translation Studies
- Corpora in Translation
- Translation and Cognition
- Research in Translation Studies or Dissertation I
Seminar Electives, choose from the following:
- Seminar in Translation Studies
- Seminar in Translation Informatics
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate broad knowledge across several areas in the field of translation studies, as well as in-depth knowledge in an area of expertise.
- Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct original research.
- Critically assess translation studies literature, as well as their own empirical and theoretical findings.
- Communicate research findings effectively in written and spoken form.
- Follow ethical guidelines for work in the field.