PEO1                              

To produce specialised graduates in the field of translation who wish to pursue a career as professional translators.

PEO2

To produce graduates with relevant knowledge and written and spoken skills in translation and interpretation for different language pairs.

PEO3

To produce graduates who excel at decision-making at both micro and macro levels.

PEO4

To produce graduates who are able to work independently and collaboratively with ethics and professionalism.

PEO5

To produce graduates who are creative, innovative, critical and entrepreneurial with teamwork and leadership qualities at the local and international levels.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

MQF's Learning Domain

PLO1 :

Apply theoretical knowledge in translation and interpretation field.

Cluster 1 –

Knowledge and understanding

PLO2 :

Practice translation and interpretation skills appropriately in various modes of professional communication settings.

Cluster 3 (a) –

Practical skills

PLO3 :

Utilise critical and creative thinking skills to identify problems, conduct research and propose solutions to community in academic tasks and professional environments.

Cluster 2 –

Cognitive skills

PLO4 :

Communicate effectively in verbal and written languages through various synchronous and asynchronous medium to establish ideas, convey information and interact across disciplines and levels of society in academic tasks and professional settings.

Cluster 3 (c) -

Communication skills

PLO5 :

Demonstrate social responsibility and teamwork in coordinating tasks with community of different backgrounds, professions, cultures, religions and nations in academic tasks and professional affiliations.

Cluster 3 (b) –

Interpersonal skills

Cluster 4(a) –

Personal skills

PLO6 :

Demonstrate high level of values, ethics and professionalism in conducting various tasks across communities in academia and professional environments.

Cluster 5 –

Ethics and professionalism

PLO7 :

Show independent learning, intellectual and self-development by demonstrating self-confidence in task completion, social skills and proper etiquette of professionalism at the workplace.

Cluster 4 (a) –

Personal skills

PLO8 :

Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills in everyday activities and plans by considering various academic and professional scenarios from different perspectives.

Cluster 3 (f) –

Leadership, autonomy and responsibility

Cluster 4 (b) - Entrepreneurial skills

PLO9 :

Utilise knowledge and understanding of leadership to lead and manage diverse layers of teams in completing academic and professional tasks.

Cluster 3 (f) –

Leadership, autonomy and responsibility

PLO10 :

Utilise skills in information and communication technology (ICT), information management system and lifelong learning in academic and career development.

Cluster 3 (d) –

Digital skills

PLO11 :

Demonstrate the understanding of some extent of quantitative skills relevant to job scope.

Cluster 3 (e) –

Numeracy skills

DURATION OF CANDIDATURE

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Programme Structure

The Master of Arts Translation for Professionals (M.A. TfP) programme students are required to accumulate a total of 40 units obtained from eight (8) core courses and two (2) elective courses to fulfil the University requirements for graduation. 

Course Components and Total Credits Required for Graduation

CORE COURSES (T)

Students must complete the following EIGHT (8) core courses (32 credits) to fulfil the requirements of the programme for graduation.

ELECTIVE COURSES (E)

Students are required to complete TWO (2) elective courses (8 credits) from the following list of elective courses.

The School may, from time to time, expand and vary the list to offer students the most up-to-date courses and course contents in the translation practice and profession.

 STUDENT INTAKE

Student intake for the MA TfP programme is conducted every Semester I and Semester II.

Students who register in Semester II are only allowed to take three courses – LCT501, LCT503 and LCT506.

This means that the students who register in Semester II have to complete their studies in 1.5 years (3 semesters).

LCT501/4

APPROACHES TO TRANSLATION PRACTICE

This course combines the principles and theories of applied linguistics and translation. The basic linguistic principles and applied linguistic sub-disciplines of sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, corpus linguistics and comparative linguistics will be introduced. This course also draws a parallel between the components of linguistics and translation and analyses the relevance and appropriateness of translation theories and approaches for current translation needs. 

LCT502/4

CULTURE, SOCIETY AND PSYCHOLOGY IN TRANSLATION

This course encompasses the aspects of culture, society and psychology in translation. It introduces the concepts of culture-laden texts, value-laden texts, cultural translation, and examines concepts of foreignisation and domestication in translation. The course also brings to the fore concepts of worldview, perception and thinking of the source language readers and target language readers.

LCT503/4

 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR TRANSLATION

This course introduces students to various technological tools that can be used for efficient and effective translation. It also provides students with hands-on experience in using computer-assisted translation tools. In addition, it exposes students to concepts of terminology memory, terminology management, and corpora for translation for better time management of translation projects. The concept and process of research in translation as a systematic study of a specific aspect of translation will also be covered. 

LCT504/4 

TRANSLATION PRACTICE: HOSPITALITY TEXTS

This course is designed to enable students to put into practice all that they have learnt about translating and to gain hands-on experience. The course will be conducted using a student-centred approach with the lecturer taking the role of a facilitator. Students are required to translate a range of short but challenging authentic texts on the hospitality service and industry. Students’ translations are discussed in class as part of the teaching and learning process. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a portfolio of between six and eight of their best translation works.

LCT505/4

INTERPRETING: INFORMAL DISCOURSE  

This course is an introduction to interpreting in informal contexts. It equips students with generic knowledge as well as practice in interpreting. Among the informal contexts covered in the course include the hospitality and tourism industries and community interpreting.

LCT506/2

BUSINESS OF TRANSLATION

This course is designed for students who intend to take up translation as a profession and business. It covers translation training, types of translation and translation-related work, procedures to set up a business, basic financial and resource management, support systems, ethics and legal implications in the translation industry. It covers basic business skills, marketing and advertising strategies and tools needed for the business of translation.

LCT507/6

TRANSLATION COMMENTARY

This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in academic writing. Students are required to translate a selected text and identify the translation process involved. On completion of the translation, they will describe the process and strategies in a 5,000 to 6,000 word commentary. They will also be required to make an oral presentation to defend their choice of process and strategies.

LCT508/4

INTERPRETING: FORMAL DISCOURSE

This course is an introduction to interpreting in formal contexts. It equips students with generic knowledge as well as practice in interpreting in the formal contexts of conferences, court proceedings, and diplomatic and business meeting amongst others.

LCT509/4

TRANSLATION PRACTICE: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TEXTS   

This course is designed to enable students to put into practice all that they have learnt about translating and to gain hands-on experience. The course will be conducted using a student-centred approach with the lecturer taking the role of a facilitator. Students are required to translate a range of short but challenging authentic texts on science and technology. Students’ translations are discussed in class as part of the teaching and learning process. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a portfolio of between six and eight of their best translation works.

LCT510/4

TRANSLATION PRACTICE: MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION TEXTS

This course is designed to enable students to put into practice all that they have learnt about translating and to gain hands-on experience.  The course will be conducted using a student-centred approach with the lecturer taking the role of a facilitator. Students are required to translate a range of short but challenging authentic texts on media and communication. Students’ translations are discussed in class as part of the teaching and learning process. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a portfolio of between six and eight of their best translation works. 

LCT511/4

TRANSLATION PRACTICE: BUSINESS, LEGAL AND POLITICAL TEXTS

This course is designed to enable students to put into practice all that they have learnt about translating and to gain hands-on experience.  The course will be conducted using a student-centred approach with the lecturer taking the role of a facilitator. Students are required to translate a range of short but challenging authentic texts on business, law, and politics. Students’ translations are discussed in class as part of the teaching and learning process. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a portfolio of between six and eight of their best translation works. 

LCT512/4

TRANSLATION PRACTICE: LITERARY TEXTS

This course is designed to enable students to put into practice all that they have learnt about translating and to gain hands-on experience.  The course will be conducted using a student-centred approach with the lecturer taking the role of a facilitator. Students are required to translate a range of short but challenging authentic literary texts. Students’ translations are discussed in class as part of the teaching and learning process. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a portfolio of between six and eight of their best translation works.

Course Code

Course Name

Type

Unit

LKM 111

Budaya Malaysia dan Bahasa Melayu

Z

2

Core Courses

=

Code T

Elective Courses  

=

Code E   

Prerequisite Courses

=

Code Z