Translation Theory and Practice: English / Russian / German

Programme Description

60230200 – Theory and Practice of Translation (English Language) is a bachelor's degree programme aimed at training specialists capable of performing professional oral and written translation between English and Uzbek. At Karshi State University, this programme is offered within the Faculty of Foreign Languages. Students receive in-depth training in translation studies, linguistics, and foreign languages.

Curriculum and Study Plan

During their studies, students take the following courses:

• Practical English;
• Translation Theory;
• Oral Interpretation;
• Written Translation;
• Fundamentals of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting;
• Fundamentals of Linguistics;
• Lexicology and Stylistics;
• Country Studies;
• Comparative Analysis of English and Uzbek;
• Information Technologies;
• Professional Internship.

Students also develop practical translation skills through specialised training and internships.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• translate between English and Uzbek;
• translate official, academic, and literary texts;
• perform oral and written translation activities;
• participate in international communication processes;
• organise translation projects;
• use modern translation technologies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as:

• Translator;
• Simultaneous Interpreter;
• International Organisation Specialist;
• Editor;
• Translation Agency Employee;
• Foreign Economic Relations Specialist;
• Tourism and International Cooperation Specialist.

They may also continue their education at the master's level.