Program Learning Objectives

• - To train translators in various fields of human knowledge with a high level of proficiency in the three main languages of instruction: Arabic, English & French. In addition, a proficient command of a fourth foreign language such as Spanish, German, Greek or Chinese is desirable.
  
  
• - To provide students with efficient translation techniques and methodologies from and into Arabic, French and English in the specialized fields of editorial translation, audio-visual translation (subtitling and dubbing), along with the appropriate and comprehensive theoretical background to enhance the translator’s skills and professional performance.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students should:

1. - Possess excellent language skills allowing them to read, analyze and understand the source text in Arabic, French and English.
   
   
2. - Convey source texts in the target languages using appropriate style and accurate terminology.
   
   
3. - Understand basic concepts in translation theories.
   
   
4. - Translate texts from different domains, and with various degrees of difficulties.
   
   
5. - Acquire a translation technique enabling them to deal with different types of texts.
   
   
6. - Use colloquial expressions and slangs in Arabic, French and English.
   
   
7. - Acquire a general knowledge of current events.
   
   
8. - Acquire a fourth language: Spanish, German, Greek or Chinese.

Program Learning Objectives

• - To train students in the fields of computer assisted translation (CAT), Localization and website translation.
  
  
• - To train students in different fields of translation such as economic, legal, journalistic, scientific and technical.
  
  
• - To keep the students updated with the latest job market trends and needs.
  
  
• - To locate students in suitable internships.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students should:

1. - Have the ability to carry out terminological research on specific topics in the field of economic, legal, medical or any other specialized translation.
   
   
2. - Use new translation software and computer assisted translation tools.
   
   
3. - Keep up with the latest topics and possess strong general knowledge and culture to catch the cultural references appearing in a text.
   
   
4. - Adapt the meaning according to the target culture and reader.
   
   
5. - Enhance translation competence and skills in the different domains of specialties (Scientific, technical and literary…) through translation classes and internship.
   
   
6. - Build an internship report reflecting the gained experience.

Program Objectives

• - Improve the students’ theoretical knowledge in Translation Theories.
  
  
• - Improve the students’ theoretical knowledge in Terminology.
  
  
• - Promote the application of translation theories into different kinds of texts.
  
  
• - Develop analytical skills and enhance critical thinking.
  
  
• - Provide students with the necessary know-how and tools to be able to carry out research and write a master thesis.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, students should:

• - Acquire ability to find and analyze translation problematics.
  
  
• - Enhance their ability to justify choices in translation.
  
  
• - Participate in translation projects or research programs.
  
  
• - Build a research project at the end of each seminar.
  
  
• - Enhance their knowledge in Translation Theories.
  
  
• - Do terminological research.
  
  
• - Write a professional/research thesis.
  
  
• - Write a thesis in Terminology.