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Distance degree programs for Adults & Professionals.

Bircham International University - Adult Degree Programs Online.

 

Bachelor's Degree - Arts & Humanities

Translation & Interpretation via distance learning

 

This Bachelor's Degree presents the principles of translation and interpretation with special emphasis on theory, text analysis, effective research methods, and team work. It considers the particular characteristics of business, technical, and legal texts; the theory of translating literature; and the methods for dealing with diverse information media. Special Considerations of this program: The students are required to master the two languages involved. Proof on language level is required prior to admission. The student is required to present three papers (each with 3 pages minimum) of technical, legal, and literary translation, respectively.

 

Academic Supervisor : Peter A. Muckley
More information about this academic supervisor at Bircham University Human Network. More info...

 

A Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning is the equivalent of a four years college degree. More info...

* 130 credits above a Secondary School.
* Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.
* Program Structure: 100% based on textbooks.
* Admission is open for adults over 23 years of age.
* General education minimum requirements: 40 credits. A minimum transfer of 40 credits from previous education should be accounted as an equivalent of general education credits towards the Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning.

 

Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned undergraduate credit: 70 Euros (90 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)

 

130 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).

 

"An investment in education always pays the best interest." Benjamin Franklin.

Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...

 

 

Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning

 

Faculty of Arts & Humanities

 

 

Bachelor's Degree

Translation & Interpretation via distance learning

 

130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.

Composition:

+ 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience)
+ 51 Academic credits - Translation & Interpretation Online
+ Other additional subjects

 

 

+ 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) More info...

 

TRANS - Credits transferred from previous education
Bircham International University recognizes and transfers academic credits earned at other educational institutions.

 

CFLEX - Credits validated from professional experience
Bircham International University may recognize knowledge and skills from work and life experiences.

 

 

+ 51 Academic credits: Translation & Interpretation Online

 

BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).

 

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):

You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...

 

General college level continuing education course. No pre-requisites.

 

301TRA - Writing Fundamentals & Style
302TRA - Literature: Forms, Genres, History
303TRA - The English Language
304TRA - The Communication Process
305TRA - Multilingual Children
306TRA - Business Communications
307TRA - Multicultural Diversity
308TRA - Narrative Development
411TRA - Bilingual Education
412TRA - Classroom Technology
413TRA - Language Acquisition
414TRA - Design of Learning Systems
415TRA - Methods of Evaluation
416TRA - Multimedia Communications
417TRA - Classroom & Teaching Strategies
418TRA - ELT English Language Teaching
521TRA - Translation & Interpretation
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Bibliography: Translation & Interpretation via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
Click here to access the recommended bibliography.

 

 

+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board.

 

Other additional subjects - For example:
American Literature
Child Development: Language, Math & Science
Cinema Language
Computer & Natural Language
Copy, Layout & Design
Early English Literature
English Literature
Grammar & Morphology
Language Studies
Languages of the World
Literature & Culture
News Writing & Reporting
Paramount Literature Works
Paramount Literature Writers
Perception & Knowledge
Phonetics & Phonology
Programming Languages
Psychology of Language
Public Speaking
Scene Analysis
Script & Screen Writing
Syntax & Semantics
Theory of Drama & Comedy
Writing for Television & Radio

 

 

Admission requirements: Bachelor's - Translation & Interpretation

Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...

 

Click to Download... Application for Admission

About opportunities: “I lost a great employment opportunity. My resume was good; I had more experience than most other candidates. I was not hired because someone else had a better education. It was highly unfair, but it will never happen to me again”. More info...

 

 

Learning outcomes: Bachelor's - Translation & Interpretation

 

The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...

 

EQF LEVEL 4. Specialized knowledge and comprehension.
Outcome resulting from comprehensive reading and classification of the main concepts of the book.

After a comprehensive reading of the course suggested textbook, the student will explain the interrelationships, hierarchy, and overall meaning of Translation & Interpretation key concepts. The selected concepts will then become the skeleton for the development of the required written report. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid and specialized knowledge about Translation & Interpretation. More info...

 

EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.

The student is required to illustrate the contents with examples of practical application or case studies to analyze the effect and potential results of the application of the knowledge about Translation & Interpretation. This process also involves the transformation of the information learned: graphic and numeric data into verbal and vice versa; as well as interpreting, explaining, and summarizing the main ideas of Translation & Interpretation and their applicability in the professional field of Arts & Humanities. More info...

 

 

BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...

 

 

Bachelor's Degree - Arts & Humanities

Translation & Interpretation Online

 

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Accreditation - Distance Learning University - More info...
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Acceptance of these Distance Learning Higher Education academic credits is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. Recognition criteria differ depending on each educational institution, or company policy, or country legal framework.

 

 

Bachelor's Degree - Translation & Interpretation

 

Bachelor's Degree Online via distance learning

 

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