Translation
The program is committed to developing and advancing professional, intellectual, and technical skills, with a strong focus on fostering multilingual and intercultural competencies in the field of translation.
It aims to serve the community by preparing highly qualified, professional translators capable of meeting diverse linguistic needs.
Additionally, it offers a platform for experienced translators to share their knowledge and expertise within an academic environment.
• To prepare highly skilled, specialized translators proficient in both Arabic and English.
• To offer an academic and professional specialization that enhances students’ career prospects and equips them to compete in the job market.
• To qualify translation specialists for advanced studies leading to master’s and doctoral degrees.
• To provide students with the academic and professional competencies needed for effective integration into the workforce.
• To foster scientific research across various fields of translation.
• To establish strong networks with departments of English and Arabic language.
• To build partnerships with local and international institutions.
The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the skills needed to pursue careers in various translation fields. The program’s learning outcomes are closely aligned with the demands of the job market, preparing students to work across multiple sectors—including government agencies, private enterprises, and non-profit organizations. This broad applicability enhances graduates’ competitiveness and increases their chances of securing employment that meets current market needs.
- Freelance translator.
- Large corporations, local private companies, and non-governmental organizations.
- Translator in media, conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Public institutions such as government offices.
- International organizations.
- Banks and financial institutions.
- Courts and legal firms.
- Hospitals and medical institutions.
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Requirements |
Credit hours |
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University Requirements |
19-20 |
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Faculty of Arts Requirements |
21 |
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Major Compulsory Requirements |
86 |
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Free Electives |
10-9 |
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Total |
136 |
Major Requirements in Translation (86 credit hours)
a) Major Compulsory Requirements (65 credit hours)
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Arabic Grammar 1 |
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Arabic for Translation Purposes |
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English Through Current Issues |
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Advanced Reading Skills |
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Advanced Writing |
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Writing 1 |
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English Grammar |
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Introduction to Literature |
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Practical Training (1) |
Finishing 60 credit hours |
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Introduction to Translation |
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Practice in General Translation |
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Translation of Journalistic Texts |
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Translation of Texts In Business and Economics |
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Terminology and Lexicography in Translation |
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Using Technology in Translation |
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Contrastive Text Analysis |
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Practical Training (2) |
Fourth study year |
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Translation of Texts in Sciences and Technology |
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Translation of Literary Texts |
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Interpreting |
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Translation of Legal Texts |
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Translation of Diplomatic and Political Texts |
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Seminar in Linguistics and Translation |
Fourth study year |
b) Major Elective Requirements (21 credit hours)
The students choose four courses (21 credit hours) out of the following courses:
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Credit Hours |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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3 credit hours from the following: |
Introduction to Palestinian Literature |
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Introduction to Arabic Linguistics |
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Rhetoric |
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Creative Writing |
Department Approval, finishing 90 credit hours. |
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3 credit hours from the following: |
Arabic Semantics and Lexicography |
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Semantics |
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3 credit hours from the following: |
Modern Fiction |
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Interactive English |
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Sociolinguistics |
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6 credit hours from the following: |
Translation Issues |
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Translation Studies and Theory of Translation |
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Special Topic in Translation |
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Translation of Human and Social Science Texts |
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3 credit hours from the following: |
Sight Translation |
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Simultaneous Interpreting |
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3 credit hours from the following: |
Introduction to French Language |
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Introduction to German Language |
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Spanish Language 1 |
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Italian Communications 1 |
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