MA Literary Translation in Theory and Practice at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

My olde fellow Nolano tolde me, and taught publikely, that from translation all Science had it’s of-spring. The Master's program "Literary Translation in Theory and Practice" combines "poetry and knowledge" (Heinz Schlaffer) in an innovative way, that is the methodology of philology and translation criticism with the practical tools of literary translation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: Institute of Classics | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Genius loci of the “twin city” Weimar-Jena: The program builds on the tradition of translation in the Goethe period in Jena and Weimar, both in terms of content and the choice of locations (Jena, Weimar, Oßmannstedt) and the institutional context (Friedrich Schiller University, Weimar Classic Foundation, University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar).

Career pathways

Students in the library. The Master's degree in "Literary translation in theory and practice" qualifies for numerous fields of activity involving literary translation. These include in particular: work in libraries, archives and publishing houses; self-employment as a literary translator; adult education and knowledge management; university research (with the option of further academic qualification).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent: Subject-specific Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in the chosen specialisation (minimum 60 ECTS or equivalent): Slavonic Studies, Romance Studies, Classics (Latin). Language Requirements: A language proficiency proof on level C1 according to the Common European Reference Framework for languages in the chosen specialisation is mandatory. Has such a level not been attained by the time of their application, candidates must prove the proficiency by the end of their first study year. Proficiency in another foreign language on level B1 according to the Common European Reference Framework for languages has to be demonstrated by the time of an application. In addition to that, international candidates have to prove their German proficiency on the level C1/C2 in order to maintain a chance for admission - regardless of their chosen specialisation (for more details cf. below: additional application documents for international students).

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/126951/m-a-literary-translation-in-theory-and-practice#studies_text_application

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