M.A. in Translation: Translation and Emerging Media Specialization
With the continuous growth of the technological landscape, students, now more than ever, need to be well-equipped to adapt to the needs of an evolving market. That’s why С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ has updated its graduate program’s curriculum to accommodate such adjustments, which includes the creation of our translation and emerging media specialization within the M.A. in Translation program, Technology and Multilingual Communication concentration.
Read on to learn more about what the program entails, or apply to our M.A. in Translation today.
С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ the Translation and Emerging Media Specialization
To prepare students for a successful translation career in media, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ now offers the translation and emerging media specialization for those wanting to expand their skill sets in multilingual communication, localization, technology, and more. This non-language-specific concentration within the M.A. in Translation degree is intended to equip graduates with practical skills and deep industry insights, helping them stand out when pursuing language and translation technology career paths after graduation.
More specifically, the translation and emerging media specialization is in collaboration with the M.S. in Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT), which is offered within the School of Emerging Media and Technology. The goal of this specialization is to utilize both digital and media tools to achieve various tasks, which are not limited to artificial intelligence-driven localization, virtual reality simulations, and machine translation.
Numerous Elective Courses to Choose From
When it comes to pursuing your translation and emerging media specialization, there are multiple electives available beyond the translation core. You can tailor your pathway based on your interests and professional goals. Our specialization electives include:
- EMAT 51000 – Responsive Web Design
- EMAT 52210 – Web Application Development
- EMAT 60010 – Foundation of Emerging Media and Technology
- EMAT 60310 – Creative Coding Fundamentals
- EMAT 62110 – Interactive Data
- EMAT 60999 – Projects in Emerging Media and Technology
Examples of Translation Careers in Media
There are numerous roles in the media translation industry that combine linguistic and translation skills with technical abilities of mass communication. Such positions include the following:
- Subtitler
- Dubbing specialist
- Video game localizer
- Multilingual DTP specialist
- Software and website localization specialist
- User interface localizer
- Localization project manager
- And more!
Advantages of Choosing С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ
С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Master of Arts in Translation provides students with a firm foundation in the principles and practices of translation and translation technologies that are essential to pursuing a career in the language industry. Along with that, some of the main benefits of choosing our M.A. in Translation program include the following:
- Personalized guidance by experienced faculty members
- Varied course offerings to help you hone your translation skills, and translation technology competences
- Small class sizes, which help enhance student-faculty and student-peer interactions
- An extensive and supportive alumni network
- The ability to complete the program in just four semesters
- Extracurricular translation activities
Apply to Our M.A. in Translation
Ready to take the next steps toward a rewarding translation career in media? If so, apply to our M.A. in Translation degree today! And if you have any questions about our program, contact our team directly, as we look forward to assisting you.