Postgraduate - CourseMaster of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Double Masters with Kobe City University)

This international double master's program enables students to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Interpreting and Translation stream), as well as completing a second degree with Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Japan (KCUFS). All students commence the program at Monash, and complete the program in Japan.

On successful completion of the academic program at Monash and the academic program at KCUFS, students will be eligible to graduate with the degrees from both institutions, awarded separately.

Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies 'Conference Stream' or 'Media Stream' - KCUFS

Following the completion of the below academic program at Monash comprising 48 credit points (one year full-time) of study toward the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Interpreting and Translation stream), selected students will travel to Japan to complete a further 20 KCUFS credit points (one year full-time) of study toward the KCUFS Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies.

Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies - Monash

The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies is aimed at students with advanced bilingual proficiency and seeks to develop their skills in translation and interpreting from/to English and another language, and their awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation/interpreting practice and studies. This double masters course offers one specialisation focusing on interpreting and translation ( Japanese).

Students gain a foundation in theories of translation and interpreting and receive training in research in the field. Upon completion of this course, students are able to conceptualise translation/interpreting studies as an academic discipline in its historical, cross-disciplinary and intercultural context.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced skills in translation and interpreting from/to English and another language, and their awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation/interpreting practice suitable for accreditation
• articulate and apply knowledge of global best practice in interpretation and translation in diverse professional contexts
• apply a critical familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
• apply advanced reading, analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
• demonstrate advanced analytical skills
• demonstrate a thorough understanding of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake a small, independent research.

Practicum

During their year at Monash, students will have to complete some practicum hours in translation and in interpreting. The practicum is aimed at helping students gain real world experiences in the translation and interpreting industry. By working with professionals in the industry and/or alongside professionals who frequently use interpreters, students will be able to develop useful skills that will help prepare them for the transition from university to work place. In applying the knowledge acquired in the classroom, students are able to develop a better understanding of way in which theory relates to practice. Employers participating in the practicum may also become a useful recruitment resource for graduates of the program.

Students who wish to be recommended for NAATI accreditation in Australia on completion of the course would need to sit (and achieve the required result in) final exams in interpreting and translation at Monash (usually in June) after completion of the second year of the degree. Contact the course co-ordinator for details.

This course consists of core and elective units, including capstone units which allow the student to demonstrate their understanding of the course and the skills they have acquired.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

(1.) Students must complete the following Combined interpreting and translation stream at Monash University:

(a.) the following core units (48 points):

• APG5048 Translation for special purposes
• APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting
• APG5691 Intermediate interpreting
• APG5875 Introduction to interpreting and translation studies

(b.) one of the following:

(i.) Monash students, on transferring to KCUFS in the second year will be enrolled in the following Monash units (48 points):

• APG5881 Translation studies abroad 1
• APG5882 Translation studies abroad 2
• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit
• AEH5006 Arts exchange unit

(ii.) Partner (KCUFS) students, on transferring back to KCUFS in the second year will be enrolled in the following Monash units:

• ASA5006 Arts study abroad
• ASA5007 Arts study abroad
• ASA5008 Arts study abroad
• ASA5009 Arts study abroad

All students will complete studies as approved at KCUFS equivalent to the following two units:

• APG5885 Advanced interpreting (cross credited from KCUFS)
• APG5690 Applied translation (cross credited from KCUFS)

(2.) Students will also complete:

• additional studies as per the requirements of the KCUFS course

Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies