This academic major is offered to prepare versatile men and women with professional skills in English, a solid foundation in the English language, and competence in the areas of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating. We train capable students to work in the areas of translation, research, teaching and administration in Party, government and foreign affairs offices, economic and trade organizations, culture and education, journalism and the press, scientific research, tourism, army, armed police, judicial departments.
Apart from learning the basic theories and elementary knowledge of the English language, culture, history, politics, economics and diplomacy, or acquiring the skills of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating; the students who choose Translation must systematically study and master the theories and techniques of translation of and practice translation to be competent in interpretation and translation. It is also required for students to master a second foreign language.
Required Courses: Comprehensive English (Basic English and Advanced English), English Reading, English Grammar, Oral English, English Listening, English Translation, English Writing, Theory and Practice of Interpretation and Translation, Foreign Newspaper Reading, and Computer Application and other subjects.
Main Professional Courses: Interpretation for Foreign Affairs, Translation for Trade and Science, Correspondence in Foreign Trade, Lexicology, International Relations, and Proprieties.
Length of Schooling: Four years for the undergraduate program (Bachelor of Arts Degree is awarded to undergraduates) Three years for a non-degree program.