Translator Training Programme

Next course starts on:

October 10, 2011
Tutors:
Vasilis Babouris Vasilis

Babouris
Constantina Triantafyllopoulou Constantina

Triantafyllopoulou
Thalia Bistika Thalia

Bistika
The aim of the course is to train students in the craft of translation and to bring them to a high standard of linguistic competence both in English and Greek. Students get practice in selected specialised areas of translation, with emphasis on terminology, register and style. They are introduced to current theories of translation with particular attention given to translation methods and procedures.

Structure:

One-year tuition with three 3-hour lessons per week (6 hours into Greek and 3 hours into English).

The following areas are covered:

  • history of translation
  • principles of translation theory
  • research and documentation methodology (hard copy and electronic tools, internet resources, etc.)
  • text analysis and techniques for the handling of translation problems
  • translation of semi-specialised and specialised texts (scientific, technological, literary, business, legal as well as texts from the European Union and the Humanities)
  • introduction to translation technologies (translation memories, terminology management and software and web site localization)
  • practical advise on entering the translation market

Course graduates may sit the Chartered Institute of Linguists' Diploma in Translation examinations. Furthermore, successful graduates may enroll in our Become a Successful Freelance Translator seminar at no cost and have the opportunity to take part in our practicum programme, acquire first-hand experience of the demands of the translator's profession and gain all the required experience before embarking on their career.

Enrolment prerequisites:

Candidates must have good command of the English language (Proficiency holders, EFL teachers, English Literature students, etc). We also accept candidates who are not native Greek speakers, provided that they have the required level of competence in Greek.


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