International programme version MA TCL “Specialised Translation and Cultural Mediation” as a Double Degree programme
Two degrees
After acquiring 120 ECTS credits, the students will be awarded the two following university degrees:
• Master of Arts in Translation, Communication, Language Technology (Heidelberg University)
• Master in Translation and Cultural Mediation (Universidad de Salamanca)
The international program variation as a Double Degree is characterized by a strong internationality, interculturality and interdisciplinarity . Students are ideally prepared both for their entry into the professional world and for an academic career.
Main contents
• Specialized translation: Law and economics, media and editorial translation
• Linguistics, culture and translation studies
• New technologies: localization, terminology management systems, computer assisted translation (CAT)
• Intercultural communication
• Practical activities in Germany and abroad
Acquired competences
- Ability to solve complex tasks in specialized translation
- Professional, conscious, and sensitive approach to new media and information technologies
- Ability to select and apply advanced strategies for the successful management of intercultural issues
- Transfer of the profound theoretical knowledge on translation, language, and cultural studies, also interacting with neighboring disciplines, both to translation practice and scientific work.
Professional perspective
- Employment in cultural mediation in the German, Spanish, and English language, culture, and economic area
- Employment in translation departments of large companies, national and international organizations, and institutions
- Freelance translator
- Terminology management, software localization
- Cultural consulting
- Senior position in the field of intercultural communication
- Organization and management in industry, as well as in national and international institutions and universities
- Occupation in research, science and university teaching, binational doctorate
Poster Specialized Translation and Cultural Mediation
Brochure Specialized Translation and Cultural Mediation (German)
Brochure Specialized Translation and Cultural Mediation (Spanish)