商务翻译及口译专业文凭 Diploma in Business Translation and Interpretation Skills 

Application for the 15^th Intake (AY2024) will open on 2 October 2023.

Objectives

• Understanding the peculiarities of the English and Chinese languages
• Developing practical skills and knowledge in Chinese to English and English to Chinese translation
• Proficiency in translating business documents
• Mastering the basics and skills of interpretation
• Training in translation software 

Highlights

• Increase in job prospects for aspiring translators and interpreters
• Balanced curriculum in theory and practice
• Award of diploma certificate by Confucius Institute, NTU

Teaching Staff

Respected scholars and academics from within and outside the country, and senior practitioners in translation and interpretation.

Structure

• The course comprises 8 modules over the course of 10 months.
• Each module consists of 30 training hours (including examination) and constitutes 3 academic units. A student will need to complete all 8 modules and obtain 24 academic units to fulfil the graduation requirements.
• Achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module to be eligible to sit for the examination. Students who do not meet the requirement in a module is deemed to have failed in that module. Students will be required to repeat the whole module in subsequent year. The fee to repeat a module is chargeable.
• The maximum candidature is 2 years (from commencement of the intake).

Medium of Instruction

Chinese and English

Modules Outline

DBTS101 Contrastive Study of English and Chinese Languages (3 AUs)
This module introduces basic linguistic knowledge and makes contrastive analyses of English and Chinese languages. The main goal is to discuss and expose the differences between these two languages in terms of lexicon, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, culture, and way of thinking, structural analysis, and highlight the implications of these differences for practical English-Chinese bilateral translation.

DBTS102 Practical Translation Skills (3 AUs)
This module aims to help students understand basic concepts and acquire basic techniques and skills in translation. The main focus is placed on the cultivation and mastery of proven techniques through a large number of examples and exercises in English and Chinese. Multiple translations of the same original text will be analysed to enhance students’ awareness of the importance of techniques and cultural elements. Common errors in translation will be summed up and explained.

DBTS103 Translation of Business and Trade Documents (3 AUs)
This module is designed to equip students with effective skills and techniques for translating business and trade documents including advertisements, business correspondence, contracts and agreements, memorandums, notices, financial statements, and annual reports. Students will read and analyse a variety of business and trade related documents, familiarise themselves with the jargons, terminologies, and styles of these documents. Students will then learn how to render the texts from English to Chinese and vice versa through proper diction and expressions, while keeping in mind the cultural differences between the Western and Chinese communities.

DBTS104 Translation of Media Articles (3 AUs)
This module is designed to help students develop skills and techniques in translating media articles. Students will be exposed to relevant theories on top of the linguistics, stylistic and cultural features of news reports and other forms of journalistic writing in Chinese and English. On this basis, students will be guided to formulate strategies for translating such texts between the two languages. Attention will also be paid to different journalistic context and their norms and impacts on translation.​

DBTS105 Translation of Science and Technical Documents (3 AUs)
This module is designed to help students develop skills and techniques in translating scientific and technical writings, including research papers, popular science articles, manuals, product reviews among others. Students will be guided in scientific writing skills and research skills for translating science and technical documents, and understanding the different nature of science and technical translation.

DBTS106 Modern Translation Technologies (3 AUs)
Modern translation services require translators to be proficient in industry-specific tools. Therefore, this module aims to teach students how to use various translation-related tools to improve the efficiency and management of translation projects. Software covered may include Phrase, memoQ, SDL Trados and Wordfast. The module also explores different machine translation engines and introduces the emerging field of post-editing machine translation to ensure students are exposed to new industry practices.

DBTS107 Consecutive Interpreting (C – E) (3 AUs)
This module is a basic course in consecutive interpreting from Chinese to English focusing on the basic interpreting skills and techniques. Students will be equipped with the basic consecutive interpreting ability from Chinese to English through a large number of practical exercises.

DBTS108 Consecutive Interpreting (E – C) (3 AUs)
This module is a basic course in consecutive interpreting from English to Chinese focusing on the basic interpreting skills and techniques. Students will be equipped with the basic consecutive interpreting ability from English to Chinese through a large number of practical exercises.

Course Electives

Students enrolled in this course are entitled to study for one of the following modules of CI-NTU’s Diploma in Teaching Chinese Language without any additional course fee payable, subject to successful completion of their course.

• DTCL101: Modern Chinese and Pedagogy
• DTCL108: Core Knowledge of Chinese Culture

 Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess the following academic qualifications:

• Tertiary Education (or its equivalent).
• At least a Grade B4 in GCE ‘O’ Level English (or its equivalent).
• At least a Grade A2 in GCE ‘O’ Level Chinese OR a Grade B3 in GCE 'O' Level Higher Chinese (or their equivalent).
• Non-Singaporean applicants will need to present educational certificates that indicate proficiency in both Chinese and English.

Applicants who are unable to submit relevant proof, may be required to sit for an entrance test.

Application Procedure

Application for the programme will open in October for admission in February/March of the following year.

Fees
Application fee: S$50.00*
Miscellaneous fee: S$100.00*
Tuition fee: S$6,850.00*

Note:

• * Prevailing GST is applicable.
• GST will be revised to 9% effective 1 January 2024. All payments received / invoices issued on
  and after 1 January 2024 will be subjected to 9% GST.
  
• The non-refundable application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  
• The tuition fee includes course materials and examination fees. The cost of overseas immersion programme (if any), such as air fare, accommodation and transportation are not covered by the tuition fee.
  

Fee Support

Eligible applicants may apply for the following tuition fee support.

I) Credit Usage

II) Funding Award

Refund Policy

Application fee and miscellaneous fee paid to CI-NTU are not refundable. The tuition fee may be refunded subject to the following:

* For SFC applicants, CI-NTU will refund the full amount of SFC claimed; however, applicants will have to pay for the shortfall from the full course fee incurred as a result.

Contact Details

Venue

All classes are conducted at Confucius Institute, Nanyang Technological University unless otherwise stated.

Schedule

Timetable

• 15th Intake, AY2024 Evening Class (ver. 27 Nov 2023) 

第15届（2024学年）商务翻译及口译专业文凭课程将于2023年10月2日开放申请。

本课程旨在为在职场上需处理中文文件或经常与中国客户交际的人士，或希望多了解中、英文语法之不同，并掌握中、英双向笔译与口译基础理论与基本技巧的专业人士所量身定制。易言之，本课程会加强学员的双语能力，并提高其市场竞争力。

宗旨

本课程旨在让学员：

• 确切了解中、英两种语言的差异；
• 掌握并了解英、汉及汉、英的翻译技能；
• 掌握各种常见商贸文件的双向翻译技巧；
• 掌握口译窍门，及其基本技巧；
• 学会并熟悉使用各类电脑翻译软件。

特色

• 为有志从事翻译工作者创造专职或兼职就业机会。
• 课程设计着重学术与实践的适度配合。
• 授予南洋理工大学孔子学院的专业文凭。
  

师资

由本国与国外的资深学人，以及从事专业翻译工作的行内资深人士组成的一流教师团队。

课程结构

• 本课程为期十个月，共有8门科目。
• 每一科目的总课时为30小时（包括考试），计为3学分。学员必须完成所有8门科目，修完24个学分方可毕业。
• 每一科目的出席率须达75%。不达标者将无法参加考试，该科目将作不及格论。学员需在隔年缴费重新修读该科目并完成考试。
• 学籍最长为两年（从入学之日算起）。
  

授课语言

中文与英文

科目大纲

DBTS101 英汉对比语言学（3学分）

本科目主要介绍基本语言学知识并探究英汉两种语言的特点，以及它们之间如何相互影响及其给翻译带来怎样的启发。科目内容主要从词汇、语法、语义、结构分析及文化思维方式等各方面深入探析。

DBTS102 实用翻译技能训练（3学分）

本科目内容主要分成翻译理论及实践两部分。学员通过英汉双向翻译，了解翻译常见错误，并掌握翻译技巧及其中之文化元素。本科目重实例的讲解及翻译练习。

DBTS103 商业文书翻译（3学分）

本科目内容除了广告、商贸函电、合同协议、备忘录、通告、财务报表、公司年报等各类商贸文件的翻译；还教授各类商贸文书的相关术语及其文体风格。本课程旨在帮助学员能在兼顾各种文化差异的前提下，懂得选择适当的词语及表达，对各类商贸文本进行有效的翻译工作。

DBTS104 媒体文章翻译（3学分）

本科目旨在培养学生翻译媒体文章的技能和技巧。科目引导学生从翻译理论、语言学、文体和文化上等方面学习中英文新闻报道和其他形式的媒体写作。在此基础上，指导学生制定中英新闻报道和其他形式的媒体写作的翻译策略。本科目也将引导学生关注不同的新闻背景及其对翻译的规范和影响。

DBTS105 科技文本翻译（3学分）

本科目主要是科技文本的翻译；内容包括：如何翻译科学文献、科普文本、说明书、产品评测等文本。本科目旨在教导学员探究及掌握科技写作技巧、科技翻译查证以及科技翻译的特殊性质。

DBTS106 现代翻译科技（3学分）

现代的翻译服务领域要求译者精通各种类型的专业工具及软件。因此，本科目旨在教导学员使用各类翻译辅助工具，以此提升个人的工作效率以及翻译项目的管理能力。本课程主要介绍Phrase、memoQ、SDL Trados及Wordfast等翻译软件，以及多种常见的机器翻译引擎和新兴的机器翻译译后编辑方法，确保学员能够掌握翻译领域的最新资讯。

DBTS107 中英交传（3学分）

本科目是交替传译汉译英方向的初级课程，内容是介绍交替传译中由汉语译为英语的基本方法和技巧。本科目会通过大量实践性极强的练习帮助学生初步具备中英交替传译的能力。

DBTS108 英中交传（3学分）

本科目是交替传译英译汉方向的初级课程，内容介绍交替传译中由英语译为汉语的基本方法和技巧。本科目会通过大量实践性极强的练习帮助学生初步具备英中交替传译的能力。 

选修课

本课程之学员毕业之后，可无须缴费再修读本院开办之“汉语国际教育专业文凭”中的以下其中一门科目：

• DTCL101现代汉语与教学
• DTCL108中国文化常识

入学资格

申请者需具备以下学历：

• 大专文凭，或同等学历。
• “O水准”英文成绩至少须B4，或其他同等水平证书。
• “O水准”华文成绩至少须A2；或高级华文成绩至少须B3，或其他同等水平证书。
• 非新加坡国籍申请者须出示中文及英文语言能力证书。

无法提呈相关证明的申请者，可参加本院的鉴定考试。
 

申请流程

本课程将于每年的10月开始接受拟于翌年2 月/3 月入学者申请。

申请者须将下列所需文件电邮至[email protected]，并备好身份证和所需文件之正本俾便审查。

所需文件：

• 填写完整的申请表格
• 学位证书、专业文凭
• 曾就读院校之学业成绩单
• 新加坡剑桥普通教育证书（或同等学历证书）
• 其他专业证书
• 一张护照尺寸的彩色近照

递交申请前，应先确认自身符合入学资格，并了解申请程序。申请流程请参阅英文版网页。

费用
申请费：S$50.00*
杂费：S$100.00*
学费：S$6850.00*

注:

• *以上费用需附加消费税
• 消费税将从2024年1月1日起上调至9%。2024年1月1日起收到的付款、开具的发票，需附加9%的消费税。
• 申请费应在申请时支付；无论录取与否，不予退还。
• 学费包含教材及考试费用。海外交流计划的费用，例如机票、住宿、交通费等都不包含在学费里。

学费资助

符合条件的申请者，可申请下列的学费资助。

一、学费补助

二、学费津贴

退款条例

所缴学费只能在以下几种情况下予以退款：

*技能培训补助申请者的退款金额包含所使用的补助金

联系方式

地点

除非有特殊原因需要更换学习场地，本课程的授课地点都在南洋理工大学孔子学院。
 

• 15th Intake, AY2024 Evening Class (ver. 27 Nov 2023)

*中、英文网页如有歧义或争议，概以英文版本为准。