Translation - German, English, Arabic German Jordanian University (GJU) – Amman

Overview

Students usually, but not exclusively, start the Translation - German, English, Arabic program from German Jordanian University (GJU) – Amman with Arabic as their native language and a good command of English.In the first two years of their studies, the students focus on consolidating their first and second language skills and acquiring German as their third language. In addition, they are introduced to the basic principles of translation as well as crucial aspects of linguistics and culture studies. In the third year, the students delve deeper into the world of translation while translating texts from a wide range of fields between all three languages and exploring specific challenges in translating between cultures. Like GJU students of other majors, students of the Translation program spend the fourth year of their studies in Germany, studying for one semester at one of the renowned partner universities and doing an internship at a company of their choice during the second semester. The students generally experience this German year as truly life-changing. It provides them with deeper insights into the German culture and the practical dimension of doing an internship abroad and, within the context of one of the most flourishing economies of the world, the internship profoundly increases their later career prospects.

Program Objectives

• The program aims at graduating translators who have:
• A high command of three working languages (German, English and Arabic);
• Acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in translation;
• Acquired knowledge in three fields of specialized translation;
• Excellent cultural and intercultural communication skills with regard to their own culture and some cultures in which their working languages are used;
• Gained insight into the German society, culture and working environment during one semester at a German university and a 20-week internship at a German company or organization.