Dutch & Translation

The International Postgraduate Programme Dutch & Translation (IPP Dutch & Translation) is a one-year academic programme (60 ECTS credits) offering foreign students the possibility to study Dutch as a foreign language in a very intensive way and at a high level. No previous knowledge of Dutch is required. At the same time the programme provides students with a solid introduction to translation studies and the use of translation tools. On successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the International Postgraduate Certificate in Dutch & Translation.

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Target group

The IPP Dutch & Translation aims at students holding a Bachelor or Master degree in languages who want to (1) specialise in the study of the Dutch language and (2) acquire basic translation skills. It is a unique programme in the Dutch-speaking area. The Dutch language modules are taught in Dutch whereas the core courses are taught in English. The language of instruction for the electives depends on the subject chosen.

Programme

The IPP Dutch & Translation 2010-2011 will start on 27 September 2010 and takes one academic year. The study programme consists of 3 main parts amounting to 60 ECTS credits in total:

Dutch courses, 27 ECTS credits (compulsory courses)
Core Courses, 18 ECTS credits (compulsory courses)
Electives, 15 ECTS credits

	code	language of instruction	sem	ECTS credits
DUTCH COURSES (27 ECTS)
Dutch as a foreign language 1: CEFR A1	XDA1	Dutch	1a	6
Dutch as a foreign language 2: CEFR A2	XDA2	Dutch	1b	6
Dutch as a foreign language 3: CEFR B1	XDB1	Dutch	2a	6
Dutch as a foreign language 4: CEFR B2	XDB2	Dutch	2b	6
Society and institutions of the Low Countries	XDSI	Dutch	2	3
CORE COURSES (18 ECTS)
Computer-aided translation	XCAT	English	2	3
Localisation	XLOC	English	1b	3
Introduction to language technology	XLAT	English	1a	3
Terminology and terminography	XTTT	English	2	3
Introduction to interpreting	XINT	English	2	3
EU law, institutions and languages	XEUL	English	1	3
ELECTIVES (15 ECTS)
a number of course units amounting to 15 ECTS in total to be chosen from the list below
Translation English-French	XTEF		1	3
Translation English-Spanish	XTES		1	3
Translation Russian-English	XTRE		1	3
Screen Translation English-Spanish	XSTR		1	3
Interpreting French-Spanish	XIFS		1	3
Translation English-Turkish	XTET		1	3
Translation French-Turkish	XTFT		2	3
Interpreting English-Turkish	XIET		1	3
Translation English-German	XTEG		2	3
Introduction to foreign language training for adults	XFLT	English	1	3
other course units from the Faculty of Translation Studies (from Bachelor programme or elective language courses from the Master programme)
				60

Credit transfer from previous study programmes may be possible for some students. Applications should be addressed to the programme coordinator and are subject to approval by the Faculty of Translation Studies.

Application 2010-2011

Previous degree

Applicants should hold a Bachelor or Master degree in languages (applied language studies, philology, etc. …) and have a solid knowledge of English. Requests for an exception to the admission requirements will be examined on an individual basis. Accepted English language certificates and the required scores are mentioned in the application form.

Deadline

The deadline for the application is 31 May 2010. Because of the complexity involved in processing applications from certain regions, it is advisable to submit your complete file before this date.

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition for the IPP Dutch & Translation is € 1.005. Students who only want to take the intensive Dutch courses will pay € 675. In addition, administrative costs of about € 75 will be charged.

Application form

Interested students can download the application form and send it by post to the coordinator of the IPP Dutch & Translation. Only complete application files received before the deadline will be considered.

Required documents

A copy of valid identity card or passport
A legalized copy of your diploma(s) in country of origin via apostille/international legalisation (info via Belgian embassy) OR in Belgium via http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/naric
If the original language of the documents listed above is not Dutch, English, French or German, a sworn/legalised translation of these documents into Dutch, English, French or German has to be made by a Belgian sworn translator (via the Belgian ‘Court of Justice’ or via the Belgian Embassy in your country).
A statement of knowledge of English (as mentioned in the application form). Note: only students who can submit the required scores by August 1st, 2010 (at the very latest) will be admitted to the full programme IPP Dutch & Translation. Students who only want to take the Dutch courses do not need to prove their knowledge of English.
If you are a political refugee: an original letter, stating that you are a political refugee. Such a document can be obtained from the municipal services.
If you are not taking this programme immediately after having graduated: overview and proof of your activities since graduation (work, study, etc).
Non-EU citizens: If you are not an inhabitant of the European Union and do not hold a residency permit valid for Belgium, you need to apply for a student visa. To that end, we will forward you the necessary document as soon as your study programme has been approved. Do make sure you apply for your visa in time. Depending on where you live, processing a student visa may take several months.

For more information on the English language requirements, contact the coordinator (an.desmet@hogent.be). Information on entrance requirements and official documents can be obtained from Ms Katrien Van Acker, responsible for visa applications and foreign diplomas (katrien.vanacker@hogent.be).

Contact persons

Ms. An Desmet/Ms. Carine Focquaert
IPP Dutch & Translation
University College Ghent
Faculty of Translation Studies
Groot-Brittanniëlaan 45
B-9000 Ghent
Tel: +32 9 224 97 15
Fax: +32 9 224 97 60
e-mail: an.desmet@hogent.be
carine.focquaert@hogent.be