ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- You will have completed one year of undergraduate study at the time of joining the Academic Summer School. Professional experience can be acknowledged as equivalent to a university qualification.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our calendar was temporarily suspended due to the cancellation and postponement of all kinds of meetings and events worldwide with the growing challenges brought on by the increasing spread of COVID-19. Our translation calendar will be published again soon.
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Decolonizing Translation and Translation Studies (2020 entry)
29 June 2020 @ 08:00 - 17 July 2020 @ 17:00
Programme Description
Amongst both scholars of Translation Studies and practical translators decolonization is an area of increasing interest. Two topics gaining particular attention are the tension between cultural universalism and regional diversity, and colonial power structures that remain alive in contemporary translation practice. This summer school program will approach decolonization of translation from both the academic and the practical side. Depending on the background of participants, we will provide a balance of non-language specific modules and practical modules in our most popular languages: Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- To learn about translation theories and practice in relation to decolonization and translation of cultures
- Awareness and understanding of sensitive issues surrounding translation and Translation Studies
- To effectively mediate across cultural differences in the real world
- Awareness and understanding of otherness and communication beyond borders
Special Scholarships for Decolonizing Translation and Translation Studies
- The National Centre for Writing will provide support of £1,000 for a UK-based BAME student in this Academic Summer School course.
- SOAS Centre for Translation Studies will provide support of £300 for a student from a non-EU country.
Please write which scholarship you are applying for and include a maximum A4 statement to express your passion for translation. One student in each category will be awarded this scholarship. Please submit your application and the statement by the 2nd of March to summerschool@soas.ac.uk.
Credit
This course is worth 15 credits in the UK system. 15 credits is equivalent to 4 credits in the US system and 7.5 ECTS in the European system. If you intend to transfer credit to your home institution, please check the requirements with them before you apply. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can, however please be aware that the decision to transfer credit rests with your home institution.
Current SOAS students selecting this course as an open option module will not be charged the tuition-fee. For further informaiton and assistance, please contact summerschool@soas.ac.uk
Enquiries
For more information, please fill out our enquiries form.
Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings
Start of programme: 29 June – 17 July 2020
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our calendar was temporarily suspended due to the cancellation and postponement of all kinds of meetings and events worldwide with the growing challenges brought on by the increasing spread of COVID-19. Our translation calendar will be published again soon.