Equipped with a broader base of knowledge and skills, both the scientist and the humanist will be better informed of one another s concerns and difficulties. Such appreciation will enable them to work in unison and harmony, and it is to be hoped that mutual respect and understanding will replace intolerance and mutual suspicion. In response to a pressing need for bilingual translators who combine professional skills with theoretical competence in the linguistics of translation, the University of Portsmouth, in collaboration with the Oxford Academy, has established an MA programme in Translation Studies. It is a full-time taught course of one year duration. Drawing on a wide range of illustrative audio-visual materials and texts, the course focuses on the latest developments in the theory and practice of translation.
All students have access to excellent libraries and both language and computing facilities.
A close working relationship is developed between students and their instructors since the course is mainly conducted through small tutorials and workshops, thereby giving students maximum opportunity to improve their translating and professional transferable skills. Successful applicants normally have a degree or equivalent from a university or other approved institution of higher education, or an equivalent international qualification. The programme also enables participants to compare their present performance with the experience of their colleagues and counterparts in the Western world. The Department draws on the qualifications and expertise of academic and professional practitioners. Courses can be organised in either English or Arabic, according to subject and need.