Translation & Interpretation
About the Program
Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible for translator/interpreter/localization specialist positions in various companies, or they will be able to start their own business as freelance translators and/or interpreters.
AWARD TYPES: Associate of Applied Science, Certificate Level 2
AREA OF STUDY: Business
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize the information presented in the source language to produce high quality translation and interpretation to the target language through written and oral communication.
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Independently edit and revise human and machine-translated text.
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Use various translation technologies to produce high-quality translated texts.
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Interpret in consecutive mode in legal and medical environments.
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Interpret in simultaneous mode (including chuchotage) in a multilingual environment.
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Establish effective cross-cultural communication.
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Perform localization and audiovisual translation.
Program Information
General Requirements
The Translation & Interpretation program provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills necessary to pursue an entry-level job in the Translation & Interpretation field.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
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Dr. Juan Crawford
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