Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI) MSc

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    Postgraduate

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    Currie (Scotland)

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Home Postgraduate study Languages and Intercultural Studies Interpreting and Translating Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI)Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI) MScHow to apply »DeliveryPart-timeProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Overview EUMASLI is an innovative international master study programme that is intended to contribute to the development of the professional field of interpreting between deaf and hearing people in Europe. It aims to prepare participants for research, development, and management functions in their respective countries. EUMASLI's strength lies in its international outlook and in its collaborative spirit. Organised and delivered by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Humak University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), the programme brings together teachers and students from around the world in a joint effort to move the field of sign language interpreting forward. It affords scope for individual development and encourages cooperation across geographical, cultural and conceptual borders. Over the study period of 2.5 years, students travel to participate in block-seminars at all partner universities and engage in online activities and self-study. Programme duration The duration of the EUMALSI programme is 2.5 years Semester 1

Kick-off event (online): Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Block seminar I (Helsinki): 23–27 September 2013

Block seminar II (Magdeburg): 28 October – 1 November 2013

Block seminar III (Edinburgh): 2–6 December 2013 Semester 2

Block seminar (Magdeburg): 17–28 March 2014 Semester 3

Block seminar (Edinburgh): 1–12 September 2014 Semester 4

Block seminar (Finland): 2–13 February 2015

Concluding event (place to be confirmed): 9–10 April 2015 ...

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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Interpreting
  • University
  • Sign language
  • IT Development
  • International
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • Outlook
  • Joint

Course programme

Overview

EUMASLI is an innovative international master study programme that is intended to contribute to the development of the professional field of interpreting between deaf and hearing people in Europe. It aims to prepare participants for research, development, and management functions in their respective countries.

EUMASLI's strength lies in its international outlook and in its collaborative spirit. Organised and delivered by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Humak University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), the programme brings together teachers and students from around the world in a joint effort to move the field of sign language interpreting forward. It affords scope for individual development and encourages cooperation across geographical, cultural and conceptual borders.

Over the study period of 2.5 years, students travel to participate in block-seminars at all partner universities and engage in online activities and self-study.

Programme duration

The duration of the EUMALSI programme is 2.5 years

Semester 1
Kick-off event (online): Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Block seminar I (Helsinki): 23–27 September 2013
Block seminar II (Magdeburg): 28 October – 1 November 2013
Block seminar III (Edinburgh): 2–6 December 2013

Semester 2
Block seminar (Magdeburg): 17–28 March 2014

Semester 3
Block seminar (Edinburgh): 1–12 September 2014

Semester 4
Block seminar (Finland): 2–13 February 2015
Concluding event (place to be confirmed): 9–10 April 2015

Semester 5
Registration for MA dissertation: 15 May 2015
Deadline for MA dissertation: 2 October 2015
Colloquium: Mid-November 2015
Course completed by December 2015

Graduation
Heriot-Watt University: June 2016

Additional information

Programme content The programme focuses on three main areas:international skills and interpreting in international settingsmanagement and development of the professiondoing research Sem 1Sem 2Sem 3Sem 4Sem 5 Similarity and diversity in European sign languagesIntroducing International SignTranslating between English and International SignInterpreting between English and International SignThesisSimilarity and diversity in European Deaf communitiesInterpreting and Translation StudiesDeveloping the professionResearch methods: Sign language interpreting and translation...

Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI) MSc

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