Overview
Key facts
In addition to developing their skills as translators from various source languages, students will acquire the methods and strategies needed to read translations critically. Boston University's students will also become familiar with the history of translation and with the evolution of the field of Literary Translation in recent decades, including its theoretical elaboration. Finally, students can expect that their reading and comprehension proficiencies in the source language(s) will improve, along with their writing ability in English.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History and Theory of Translation
- Literary Style Workshop
- Translation Seminar
- Translation Today
- Topics in Translation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Literature Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 595 other Masters in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
National
- A completed Application for Graduate Admission
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement
- A current résumé
- Transcript(s)
- A nonrefundable application fee of $85
International
- International Student Data Form
- Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)
- Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)
- Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)
- Notarized English translations of all documents not in English
Tuition Fee
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International
29308 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29308 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
29308 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29308 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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