Diploma in Translation Part 1

Level

Level 7

Course Duration

7 weeks (part time)

Course Fees

£599

Mode of Delivery

Weekly 2-hour live online classes

Total Course Time

• 16 hours class time
• 70 hours self-study

Prepares for

CIOLQ Level 7 Diploma in Translation Unit 1

Course Leader

Dr Brooke Townsley MA, DProf, RPSI, FCIL

Overview

Designed for students with experience of professional translation, the Diploma in Translation Part 1 course will prepare you for the Unit 1: written translation a general text paper of the level 7 Diploma in Translation.

Through examination of past DipTrans Unit 1 papers, examiner reports and marking criteria, and bilingual reviewer feedback on your practice translations, your course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to pass the DipTrans Unit 1: written translation of a general text paper.

Course Content

• Theories and practices in translation at level 7
• Translation techniques and resources for the DipTrans Unit 1: written translation of a general text paper
• Understanding the DipTrans Unit 1 marking criteria
• Exam strategies and techniques for the DipTrans Unit 1: written translation of a general text paper

Teaching and Learning

Each week you’ll join a 2-hour live class online. In this class you can work with your course tutor and interact with other students. After class, you’ll have self-study extension activities to build on your learning in the live class.

Practice and Assessment

Practice translations are set throughout the 7-week course, offering you a chance to practice your skills and receive feedback on your performance. The practice translations set during the course are all taken from DipTrans Unit 1 past papers.

In addition to your weekly on-line classes and feedback on your practice translations, you’ll have the opportunity for one-to-one tutorials with your bilingual reviewer and your course tutor. They will help you with all aspects of your learning on the course.

Completion and Qualification

On completion of your course, you’ll be ready to take the DipTrans Unit 1: written translation of a general text paper. You’ll also receive a Certificate of Completion confirming the training you have undertaken.

On completion of the course you can progress to the DipTrans Unit 2 and Unit 3 Semi-Specialised Translation course.

Requirements

To participate in the course, you need to:

• Have prior experience of professional translation work
• Have native or near-native language proficiency in English and your Other Language (spoken and written), at CEFR level C1/C2
• Be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to study and research
• Be able to use Google Drive and Zoom on a computer or tablet
• Attend an interview with the course tutor

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