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The Center for Interpretation and Translation Studies (CITS) was established in 1988 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa within the College of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature. The Center's primary goal is to provide, through theoretically-based academic programs, basic training in interpretation and non-fiction translation. The Center currently offers a Certificate Training program in the summer in translation and interpretation in English in combination with Japanese, Mandarin, and Korean, and will offer certificate programs for other languages when demand is sufficient and qualified instructors are available. Students interested in languages other than those taught in the Certificate Training program should consider the General Skills Training program described below. Currently, CITS does not offer a degree at the graduate or undergraduate level, except as a Liberal Studies major. Additional objectives of the Center are the development of a research-based training methodology, a teacher training program and interdisciplinary research through links with University-wide resources. CITS also serves the community by acting as a clearinghouse of information on professional resources and practices. It provides the community at large with a broad range of educational opportunities by sponsoring lectures, seminars and workshops. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Translation students have access to personal computers and software in the computer laboratory. Interpretation students have access to facilities equipped with infrared simultaneous interpretation equipment. CITS also has portable simultaneous equipment. A language lab, professional recording studio and videotaping equipment are also used in simultaneous interpretation training. To view equipment and facilities, click here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The CITS joins five other institutions in the United States currently offering certificates in translation or interpretation. CITS is one of only two institutions in the United States offering training in Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. The Center for Interpretation and Translation Studies DOES NOT offer language training per se. Prospective students must have already attained a high level of competence in English and one of the other working languages when they apply for admission. For this reason, a screening examination is required of all applicants. Translator and interpreter studies are characterized by the practice-intensive nature of the training program. Prospective students, therefore, should be prepared to spend many hours of outside practice to perfect in-class instruction and lab-supervised work. Only through practice will students achieve the requisite mastery required for competency-based certification. Students completing the certificate course requirements will gain a rigorous understanding of translation and interpretation work, accompanied by an appreciation of the complex communication, information processing and sociolinguistic skills which a bilingual intercultural communicator must master for professional work. Students will gain a basic knowledge of professional practice, history, techniques, and standards. At present, we are offering a six-week intensive certificate training course in the summer. For more information, see SIIT. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Interdisciplinary Studies majors can take a concentration in translation and/or interpretation. Students in this program must discuss their plans with the CITS Director. In addition, IS students must do a project in conjunction with an outside advisor. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courses offered throughout the Year Certain basic courses are offered during the regular school year that are NOT language-specific and do NOT require an entrance exam. You do NOT have to be a UH student to take the following courses: (Please see Courses Currently Offered) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- University of Hawai'i Students Other Students --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Translation & Interpreting Services Equipment Rental Translation needs Interpreter needs Training needs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Update: March 2009 |
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