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Department of Translation

Since 2013

Daytime Studies Evening Studies

185
Students
13
Academic Staff
56
Complete Courses
3
Sound Labs

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Translation at Cihan University-Erbil as one of the scientific departments of the College of Arts and Letters was established in 2013-2014. The students are given different materials in Translation Studies, Language and Linguistics, and Literature. The graduates are trained as professional translators, English teachers, and employees wherever translation is needed. They are also qualified to continue their higher education for the M.A. and Ph.D. in Translation Studies. The textbooks and materials have been carefully chosen to cope with the latest developments of international universities worldwide. The staff members work together to create a typical learning and teaching atmosphere as one team and family.

MISSION

The department provides its students with modern issues in translation, English Literature, Linguistics, and other language skills. The department's curriculum is chosen according to scientific criteria, taking into consideration the development in the fields of language and translation. A particular attention is paid to the practical side of the study to train the students to be efficient translators.

VISION

The Department of Translation aims to establish a distinguished, qualified department with high international standards. It attempts vigorously to provide a suitable atmosphere of teaching and learning that motivates its students to achieve the department's objectives in serving society and being aware of the cultures of different parts of the globe.

OBJECTIVES

The Department aims at:
  1. Qualifying well educated graduates to meet the demands of the society.
  2. Preparing graduate students for higher studies.
  3. Raising the level of education in all the region through English as a global language.
  4. Creating a solid ground for the cross-cultural communication through providing efficient translators.
  5. Developing a spirit of cooperation and feedback with the alumni.

Job Opportunities

Once the students finish the program successfully, they will be authentically qualified enough to join the market on both national and international scales. Translation Department graduates are expected to work as:

  • Translator in different fields like NGOs, health, politics, industry, publishing industry, freelancing, journals, hospitals, commerce and trade.
  • Interpreters in various situations like humanitarian and social initiatives, NGOs.
  • Community interpreter in hospitals and courts, conferences, media, news agency, and parliament.
  • Proofreader and editor in publishing companies.
  • Translation and Interpretation Instructor in institutes, language centers, and collages.
  • Sworn Translator and Interpreter.
  • Freelance Translator and Interpreter, on-call translators and interpreter.
  • English language teacher.
  • Applicant of MA and Ph.D. studies

ACCREDITATION

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News & Activities

Students of the Translation Scientific Visited BMC Company

On March 6, 2024, students from the third stage...

A group of translation students on a scientific trip to the New Line Channel

On Monday, 4th of March, a group of fourth-grade...

Translation Department Students Explore Zaitwn Public Library

On February 28th, second-year students from the Translation Department...

Cihan University-Erbil Hosts Enlightening Intellectual Gathering

An intellectual event recently took place at Cihan University-Erbil,...

In Poland, students of Cihan University-Erbil carry out a charitable initiative

As part of their social initiatives, students of Cihan...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSLATION STUDENTS VISITED THE HAVAL BOOKSTORE

On May 11, 2023, as a part of scientific...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSLATION STUDENTS VISITED THE SPEEDA TV CHANNEL

On May 11, 2023, the Department of Translation involving...

PARTICIPATION OF A STUDENT FROM CIHAN UNIVERSITY-ERBIL IN AN ART EXHIBITION

On 28/04/2023 (Tuesday) Rezhna Muzaffar Ibrahim, a student from...

KURDISTAN 24 TV CHANNEL HOSTS A STUDENT OF CIHAN UNIVERSITY-ERBIL FOR SUHOOR

On Saturday, 04/01/2023, the “Suhoor” program on the “Kurdistan...

The Department of Translation hosted Professor from the University of Salento – Italy

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the Department of Translation...

The opening of the Cihan University Football Championship

Within the sports activities of Cihan University-Erbil the University’s...

Translation Students` Visit to Rudaw Media Network

On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, twenty students and two...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSLATION CARRIED OUT A CULTURAL HERITAGE ACTIVITY FOR ITS STUDENTS

The sophomores and juniors in the Department of Translation...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSLATION ORGANIZED SIGHT TRANSLATION ACTIVITY

On 10 October 2022 (Monday), the second-stage students in...

Football Cup Championship 2022 at Cihan University-Erbil

On 27 February 2022 at 12.30 p.m., a Football...

Translation Students Experience the Virtual Reality (VR)

On Sunday December 19th , 2021, the sophomores of Translation...

Content Translation Training

Nov. 22nd, 2021— the fourth-year students of the Translation...

Journalistic Translation Students’ Competition

On November 2, 2021— the students of the Translation...

Sight Translation Fieldwork

On October, 28th, 2021, the sophomores of the Translation...

Workshop for Translation Departments Students

   On 3rd of  May, 2021 the students of...

SIGHT TRANSLATION FIELDWORK

On 29th of March, 2021, the sophomores of Translation...

A Scientific Trip of Translation Seniors to Rudaw Media Network

On Wednesday (3/3/2021), the senior students of Translation Department...

Students Interpreting Workshop

In  16th of February- 2021,  the third-year students of...

Sight Translation Oasis

Second-year students of Translation Department at Cihan University-Erbil held...

Students of Translation Subtitling more than thirty movies

Students of Translation Department at Cihan University – Erbil...

Translation Department hold its Second Online Meeting

The second Online Meeting of the Translation Department was...

Translation Department First Online Meeting

The Translation Department’s Committee Held an Online Meeting on...

Presenting an Online Seminar on Grammar

Lecturer Sasi Mallampalli of Department of Translation gave an...

Presenting a Seminar on Audio Visual Translation

Assistant Lecturer Mr. Fereydun M. Rasouli from Translation Department...

A Workshop on Pedagogical Practices and Perspectives in Translation Studies

The Department of Translation, Cihan University-Erbil organized a workshop...

Retelling a story by First year students of Translation Department

First year students of Translation Department actively participated in...

Presenting a Seminar on Application of E-Learning system in teaching Translation 

Lecturer Mr. Fereydun M. Rasouli from Translation Department presented...

Building awareness of protecting against coronavirus

News about a deadly virus that appeared in Wuhan,...

Presenting a Seminar on Linked In

On February 4th 2020, Lecturer Mr. Sasi S. Mallampali...

Top students of Translation Department attending Inter University Competition

Top students of Translation Department attended a debate competition...

Holding a free discussion for the students

Translation Department and English Department held a free discussion...

The students of translation department have visited Salahaddin University

Second year students of Translation Department attended a debate...

Presenting a Seminar by the head of translation department

Lecturer Dr. Sirvan Aminzadeh the head of Translation Department...

Preparing posters by the students of translation department

First year students actively participated in academic debate and...

The Department of Translation held The English Festival

Department of Translation – Cihan university held The English...

Subtitling movies

Third year students of translation department at Cihan University,...

Conducting a conversation activity for the students

First and Second year students of Translation Department at...

Cihan university-Erbil, participates Kurdistan Universities Academic Debate

Aiming to prepare Cihan University- Erbil students for the...

Job Opportunities

Cihan University - Erbil announces about available job opportunities...

Moments and Memories at Cihan University

University life means different things to different students. Students of the...

Back to the Board Game

Students will use critical thinking skills as they ask...

Doing Puzzle

Puzzles seem to help with memory and recall. When...

What Am I Thinking Of ?

Second Year students of Translation Department played 20 Questions...

Practicing Creative Writing

The purpose of creative writing is to express thoughts,...

Riddles, Thought Provoking Activity

Riddles give students entertainment and make their mind sharper...

TOEFL Grammar Exam Practice

Grammar is vital for freshmen students who have to...

Playing Tongue Twisters

Tongue twisters are not just funny, they are a great way...

Writing Bucket List

Having and working toward both short-term and long-term goals...

Playing Categories

The game of categories is an excellent party game...

Research Project Reviews

Third Year Students of the Department of Translation reviewed...

Practicing Cursive Handwriting

Technology is having an impact on learners’ handwriting ability. The decline of writing by...

A Workshop on Developing the Curriculum of BA program

The Departments of Translation and English at Cihan University-...

“Give them Happiness”

As a part of the charity activities entitled “Give...

“Watch_Think_Write”

Students of the translation department participated in a competition...

An Educational Trip to Kurdistan 24

The Department of Translation had an educational trip for...

An interactive session

Translation Department students had an interactive session with a...

Translating Wikipedia

Want to join improve translated works in Wikipedia and...

The first competition of Translation Department “I Challenge You”

The Department of Translation had its first 2018-2019 translation...

An Educational Trip to Rudaw Media Network

Practical implementation of concepts is the most effective tool...

Subtitling.

To enhance the practical contribution of students and to...

Placement Testing

To determine the English level of the new students...

Walk the Talk

Walk the Talk is a task based activity and...

A seminar entitled: Identity Issue in Postcolonial Literature

The Lecturer Dr. Saman Abdulqadir Hussein, the head of Translation...

Academic debate

 The academic debate competitions of student teams in the...

Key Teacher Interventions

Asst. Lecturer Frishta Muhammad Abdullah presented a seminar entitled...

A seminar entitled: The Application of Social Constructivist Approach to Translator Training Programs

The Asst. Lecturer Sirvan Abdolkhalagh Abdollah from Translation Department, presented...

Translating News

The Asst. Lecturer Sirvan Abdolkhalagh Abdollah from Translation Department, presented...

Audio-Visual Translation

Asst. Lecturer Fereydoon Rasouli presented a seminar entitled “Audio-Visual...

Media and Translation Workshop

A workshop entitled ‘The Importance of Translation in the...

A seminar entitled: The Crisis of Identity in Postcolonial Novel

The Lecturer Dr. Saman Abdulqadir Hussein, the head of...

Announcement

All dear First Year students, Department of Translation/ (Morning and Evening...

A Trainig Course in American English

Mr.Eugine Kabbe, a teaching staff member in the department...

Woman Swimming Competition

Saadat Musa Aziz who is a third year student...

Departments of English & Translation organized a debate between students

Departments of English & Translation organized a debate between...

Photography Exhibition

  First year students of the department  of English...

Teaching Pronunciation to Primary School Teachers

Head of English and Translation Departments Assistant lecturer Akram...

Announcement

Ayat I. Al-Bashar /First Year Student/Department of Translation /Day...

The Role of Media convergenece in Kurdish Dialects Rudaw Network Media as Samples

Assistant Lecturer Hunar M.hussein from the Department of Translation...

A Published Paper by Mr.Ary Ghazi

Asst.lecturer Ary Gazi from the department of Translation published...

Science Lessons of the English Training Course

Assistant lecturers Akram I.Danial(Head of English and Translation Departments),Mayyadah...

Teaching Math Classes

Assistant lecturer Mr. Mushtaq A.Jameel from the department of...

Phone

+9647501788204

Email

transdep@cihanuniversity.edu.iq