Master of Arts Program in Translation and Interpretation: Interpretation
Total credits: 36
Study plans: Students can choose either Plan A or Plan B according to their preferences and aptitudes.
Class time: Saturday and Sunday
| Plan B (Interpretation) | |
| Course work: | Credits |
| Core courses | 30 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Individual Study | 3 |
| Comprehensive Examination | – |
| Total credits | 36 |
- Courses for Master of Arts Program in Translation and Interpretation: Interpretation
Core courses:
2241641 Consecutive Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai I
Principles, process as and practice of consecutive interpretation of general negotiation, interviews and speeches on general topics from a foreign language into Thai; problem analysis and solution.
2241642 Consecutive Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai II
Practice of consecutive interpretation for formal negotiations on specialized topics of complex content from a foreign language into Thai; problems analysis and solution.
2241643 Consecutive Interpretation from Thai into a Foreign Language
Principles, processes and practice of consecutive interpretation of general negotiation, interviews and speeches on general topics from Thai into a foreign language; problem analysis and solution.
2241645 Simultaneous Interpretation from Thai into a Foreign Language
Principles, processes and practice of simultaneous interpretation from Thai into a foreign language; problem analysis and solution.
2241646 Simultaneous Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai I
Principles, processes and skills of simultaneous interpretation from a foreign language into Thai; problems analysis and solution.
2241661 Discourse Analysis for Interpretation
Basic concepts, theories, and methodology in discourse analysis; application to interpretation; practice in the analysis and interpreting of oral discourse in different situation.
2241663 Sight Translation
Principles, processes and practice of sight translation; problem analysis and solution.
2241664 Conference Interpretation
Practice of various interpreting techniques in various types of mock conference situations; practice in the assessment of the quality of a conference interpreter’s work.
2241665 Seminar in Interpretation
Discussion, analysis and criticism of selected interpretation works; theoretical and methodological viewpoints; current issues of interest in interpretation studies.
2241666 Simultaneous Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai II
Practice in simultaneous interpretation on specialized topics of complex content from a foreign language into Thai; problem analysis and problem solving.
- Courses for Master of Arts Program in Translation and Interpretation: Interpretation
Elective courses:
Students of both plans are required to choose 3 credits from:
2241611 Individual Study
Research on a topic of special interest to the individual student to define issues in translation studies; presentation of and discussion on these issues.
2241660 Fundamental Skills and Knowledge for Interpreters
Fundamental knowledge of interpreting; different modes of interpreting; professional practice and ethics; related resources and technology; necessary skills for interpreters.
2241711 Special Research
2241811 Thesis
2241896 Comprehensive Examination