Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)
Contact:
- Siân Austin Tel/Ffôn: 029 2087 4183 Email/Ebost: AustinS5@cardiff.ac.uk
Our translation courses in French and Spanish into English prepare students for the Chartered Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation (DipTrans). These high-level courses are aimed at:
- graduates (or equivalent) of the Source Language
- native speakers of the Target Language
These courses run from late January (Spanish) and April (French) to the Chartered Iinstitute of Linguists’ examination period, i.e. early January. For more information, contact us at translate@cardiff.ac.uk.
You can also phone us. For French into English, please contact Dr Catherine Chabert. For Spanish into English, please contact Helga Eckart.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
Cardiff University is an Examination Centre for the Diploma in Translation.
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Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) Courses
Spanish into English Intermediate Translation Skills - Online
This course will introduce students to translation skills and equip intermediate students of Spanish with the necessary skills to progress to the Higher Level Translation Skills course. Most work on the course revolves around the translation of a variety of Spanish texts from many different genres. It will also include some basic translation theory and strategy.
High-Level Translation Spanish-English - Translation Practice - Online
This course is aimed at students with very good written knowledge of Spanish who wish to urther enhance and practice their translation skills. The course is part of a preparation programme for the Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguists (IoL) taken in January 2014. Students who are interested in translation but do not wish to sit the Diploma are also welcome.
High Level Translation Skills 2 Run-up to Examination (Online)
This advanced course in Spanish to English translation is suitable for students with graduate level Spanish language skills and for those who are considering the professional Diploma in Translation examination of the Institute of Linguists in January 2014.
High-Level Translation French-English - Practice of Translation - Online
This course is the first of two and is designed primarily for students who require an intensive, highly practical run-up to the examinations set by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (loL) for the Diploma in Translation (DipTrans). The second course runs from September to January. The objective is to develop your skill and speed in applying specific translation techniques and to provide regular practice on representative source texts, so that you are trained to translate to a professional standard under examination conditions. Before enrolling, you need to contact us as entry is dependent on a selection process. Please contact Siân Austin on 00 44 +(029) 2087 4183 – translate@cardiff.ac.uk.
High-Level Translation French-English - Run-up to Examination – Online
This module is designed primarily for students who require an intensive, highly practical run-up to the examinations set by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (IoL) for the Diploma in Translation (DipTrans). The objective is to develop your skill and speed in applying specific translation techniques and to provide regular practice on representative source texts, so that you are trained to translate to a professional standard under examination conditions. Running for sixteen weeks, with a pause for the Christmas holidays, this module allows you to tailor the syllabus to your needs, preparing either General Examination papers only, or including papers in one or two of the semi-specialized fields as well. Before enrolling, you need to contact us as entry is dependent on a selection process. Please contact Siân Austin on 00 44 +(029) 2087 4183 – translate@cardiff.ac.uk.
