Online Russian-English translation programs/courses Thread poster: DARKastheRAIN
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I've been looking for a quality affordable online translation program (Russian-English), but am having trouble finding one. I thought this one from the City of London University looked promising: http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/cpd/institute-of-linguists-educational-trust-iolet-diploma-in-translation-module-1 But then I realise... See more I've been looking for a quality affordable online translation program (Russian-English), but am having trouble finding one. I thought this one from the City of London University looked promising: http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/cpd/institute-of-linguists-educational-trust-iolet-diploma-in-translation-module-1 But then I realised it's aimed at preparing the student for a certification exam that doesn't even seem to be available in the US. Would there be much point in taking those courses without following up with the dipTrans exam?
If not, are there any better programs that wouldn't end up costing more than a couple thousand dollars? The only thing I've been able to find other than dipTrans preparatory courses are masters certificates/degrees that I'd be happy to go for except for the fact that they'd end up costing more than I can afford right now.
If it's relevant, I've got a Bachellor of Science degree, but it's in Chemistry, not in Russian or translation. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | The University of Sheffield | Nov 8, 2014 |
has advanced Russian Study programs (graduate and post graduate), but you would have to check if they have any of them online.
[Edited at 2014-11-08 09:38 GMT]
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| How's your Russian? How's your English writing skills? | Nov 8, 2014 |
If they aren't good enough, a translation course (whatever that is) will not make them any better. If they are, it won't add anything to them that you can't figure out by yourself. In fact, it won't teach you much of anything that will help you do specific jobs in real life in your area of expertise (which, I assume, is chemistry and the like). I said it before, and I'll never tire of saying it again: ours is a craft, and you learn a craft by doing, not by reading semi-coherent drivel produced b... See more If they aren't good enough, a translation course (whatever that is) will not make them any better. If they are, it won't add anything to them that you can't figure out by yourself. In fact, it won't teach you much of anything that will help you do specific jobs in real life in your area of expertise (which, I assume, is chemistry and the like). I said it before, and I'll never tire of saying it again: ours is a craft, and you learn a craft by doing, not by reading semi-coherent drivel produced by the academia.
Blessedly, translation in the US is an unregulated profession and no one cares much whether you have a degree or not. What they do care about is that you be able to do the job. Plus, you already have a degree. So now ask yourself: can you do the job? ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Online Russian-English translation programs/courses | Nov 8, 2014 |
If they aren't good enough, a translation course (whatever that is) will not make them any better. If they are, it won't add anything to them that you can't figure out by yourself. In fact, it won't teach you much of anything that will help you do specific jobs in real life in your area of expertise (which, I assume, is chemistry and the like). I said it before, and I'll never tire of saying it again: ours is a craft, and you learn a craft by doing, not by reading semi-coherent drivel produced by the academia.
Thanks for your advice. The main reason I wanted to take a course was for instructor feedback on translation excercises. My English writing skills are good (according to my college professors, at least) and I think my reading comprehension in Russian is good (though I've still got work to do on vocabulary acquisition). The only snag is that I've never had official Russian training, only self-study. I was thinking that specifically translation geared courses would be more useful than just plain advanced Russian courses, or do you think the latter would be more helpful?
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| I am not much into giving people advice, but... | Nov 8, 2014 |
[quote]DARKastheRAIN wrote:
I was thinking that specifically translation geared courses would be more useful than just plain advanced Russian courses, or do you think the latter would be more helpful?
... they wouldn't. I'd say concentrate on your Russian. Start with reading professional literature related to your area of expertise, such as (I assume again) chemistry articles in Russian scientific journals (I am sure there's no shortage of those), or what not, and see what you can make of those. If you come across specific reading comprehension issues, feel free to send me a personal note. I'd be happy to help (except I don't do chemistry, I am afraid, or any technical stuff).
As to not having "formal" Russian training, no one gives a hoot. Just out of curiosity, what are you, a "legacy" Russian speaker?
| | | | | Online Russian-English translation programs/courses | Nov 9, 2014 |
Just out of curiosity, what are you, a "legacy" Russian speaker?
Nah, just a random half-American, half-South African who fell in love with the Russian language.
I'm assuming "legacy" Russian speaker means your parents or grandparents were Russian or something like that?
| | | | | Yes, I agree here with Misha. | Nov 9, 2014 |
Long-term translation courses are sort of redundant. A 2-3 month course may teach you certain approaches, but longer than that--I do not see any sense in it myself. It might be wise to get a mentor, who would give you feedback on your translations.
I think language study programs are much more valuable, or beneficial.
[Edited at 2014-11-09 09:18 GMT]
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| Yep, that's exactly what it is. | Nov 9, 2014 |
I'm assuming "legacy" Russian speaker means your parents or grandparents were Russian or something like that?
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| just wondering | Apr 30, 2015 |
What about the Monterrey Institute of International Studies?
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