Master of Arts in Translation for the Creative Industries
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The MA in Translation for the Creative Industries (MATCI) program is designed to prepare students for emerging translation markets. It focuses on innovative, transdisciplinary approaches in high demand in the ever‐growing creative economies. The flourishing field of interdisciplinary translation combines fundamental practical orientations with applied research in various domains.
Taking creative industries as a focus area, the program addresses technical and technological issues in addition to linguistic, cultural, and ideological issues. In the MATCI program, socially oriented scholars will find ample space for applied research with an impact in domains such as television, the arts, and cultural and educational contexts.
Language
English
Program Duration
2 Years
Certification
Masters
- Program Structure
- Curriculum
- Learning Outcomes
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Admissions Requirements
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Students are taught by CHSS faculty members who are leading scholars and researchers in their fields and by distinguished visiting professors and experts working in translation and translation-related fields.
A two-year, full-time program or a three-year, part-time program taught in English and requiring 36 credits.
All courses are taught face-to-face in a classroom setting.
List of Courses:
Total of 36 credit hours
Seven Core Courses (18 credits)
Research and Practical Paths:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| TCI 611 | Translation Studies |
| TCI 612 | Transcreation Skills and Practices |
| TCI 613 | Arabic Stylistics |
| TCI 615 | Translation Practices and Tools |
| TCI 623 | Creative Industries, Economy and Sustainability |
Research Path Only:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| TCI 631 | Research Methods and Design |
| TCI 633 | Trends in Translation and Creativity Studies |
Practical Path Only:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| TCI 632 | Project Management |
| TCI 634 | Trends in Mediation in the Creative Industries |
Elective Courses
Reseach Path – 2 Electives (6 Credits)
Elective 1: Audiovisual Translation
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 627 | Voicing |
| TCI 624 | Subtitling |
| TCI 626 | Intersensory Mediation for the Creative Industries |
Elective 2: Translation Studies
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 659 | Creative Writing |
| TSD 655 | Literary Translation |
| TCI 658 | Localization |
| TSD 653 | Media Translation |
| ICC 600 | Foundations, Critical Approaches and Future Challenges in lntercultural Communication |
| ICC 602 | Managing Communication in lntercultural Settings |
| ICC 604 | Discourse and Communication Analysis |
Practical Path – 3 Electives (9 Credits)
Elective 1: Audiovisual Translation
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 627 | Voicing |
| TCI 624 | Subtitling |
| TCI 626 | Intersensory Mediation for the Creative Industries |
Elective 2: Translation Studies
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 659 | Creative Writing |
| TSD 655 | Literary Translation |
| TCI 658 | Localization |
| TSD 653 | Media Translation |
| ICC 600 | Foundations, Critical Approaches and Future Challenges in lntercultural Communication |
| ICC 602 | Managing Communication in lntercultural Settings |
| ICC 604 | Discourse and Communication Analysis |
Elective 3: Free
A choice between Internship or Independent Research Project (3 Credits)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 691* | Internship |
OR
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 696* | Independent Research Project |
* TCI 691 TCI 696 To be taken over the summer but credited in the following Fall semester
Thesis (9 Credits)
A thesis is a requirement for students pursuing the Research Path.
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 695 | Thesis |
Capstone Project (6 Credits)
A capstone project is a requirement for students pursuing the Practical Path.
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCI 694 | Capstone Project |
Graduates of the program are equipped to:
- excel in diverse domains such as administration and entrepreneurship, mediation, teaching, and research.
- lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply analytical skills, and maintain professional conduct.
- adopt new technologies, apply creativity to challenges and opportunities, adapt to change, and understand the impact of their work on society.
- navigate complex ethical and social issues and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicants seeking admissions to the MATCI should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a solid academic record from a recognized university.
To know more about the admissions requirements, kindly visit CHSS Admissions.