Master of Arts in Translation Studies (French)

• Professional Translation Skills:
  • Effective translation and editing of complex texts in specialized domains like marketing, scientific, and commercial fields.
  • Applying various linguistic and methodological strategies to solve translation problems.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Mastery of computer-aided translation (CAT) tools and software to enhance productivity and quality.
• Critical and Analytical Abilities:
  • Analyzing source texts to diagnose potential issues and proposing appropriate cultural and linguistic solutions.
  • Evaluating the quality of existing translations and translation technologies.
• Communication and Research:
  • Maintaining professional communication standards in both French and Arabic, including nuances of register and authorial intention.
  • Conducting original academic research and preparing a rigorous Master’s thesis or research project. 

• Academic Background: Usually requires a Bachelor’s degree in French, Arabic, or English with a minimum cumulative grade of “Very Good”.
• Language Fluency: Proven fluency in both spoken and written French and Arabic is essential for success in translation courses.

First Year – First Semester

FRN 511 – Translation Studies – 3 Credit Hours
FRN 512 – Research Methodology – 3 Credit Hours
FRN 513 – Human Translation – 2 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

FRN 514 – Terminology and Translation – 2 Credit Hours
FRN 515 – Culture and Translation – 2 Credit Hours
FRN 516 – Technical and Scientific Translation – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

FRN 517 – Translation Technologies – 3 Credit Hours
FRN 518 – Audiovisual Translation and Localization – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

FRN 599 – Master’s Thesis or Capstone Translation Project – Credit Hours according to program requirements