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The Kant Kaw School of  Interpretation and Translation

for those who wish to develop professional interpretation and translation skills and prepare for a career that serves an increasingly international population in Myanmar and beyond.
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As there is a new awakening among countries to engage more and more in trades, political relations and cross-cultural exchange activities, the necessity for translators and interpreters has arisen considerably in the contemporary society.  In Myanmar, as the country transitions to a more open and democratic society, the need for professional interpretation and translation service is increasingly significant.  And, the importance of culturally sensitive and context-appropriate interpretation service is even greater.  To help alleviate this need, we are introducing certificate and advanced certificate programs in interpretation and translation through our newly established Kant Kaw School of Interpretation and Translation.


The Kant Kaw School of Interpretation and Translation is opening two new alternative programs for individuals interested in pursuing the career of an interpreter or translator in the future:

“Introduction to Interpretation” consists of 3 modules (48 hours of instruction). The SIT students will be offered the theory and professional standards of interpreting (8 hours). After this introductory stage, KKSIT students will be given English-Burmese consecutive interpreting training (20 hours) and Burmese-English consecutive interpreting (20 hours).

Module 1 – Theory and note-taking in consecutive interpreting – 8 hours Module 2 – English-Burmese consecutive interpreting - 20 hours
Module 3 – Burmese-English consecutive interpreting - 20 hours

“Introduction to Translation” consists of 3 modules (36 hours of instruction). The SIT students will be offered the theory and professional standards of translation (6 hours). Following that, KKSIT students will be given English-Burmese translation training (15 hours) and Burmese-English translation training (15 hours).

Module 1 – Theory and principles of professional translation – 6 hours
Module 2 – English-Burmese translation - 15 hours
Module 3 – Burmese-English translation - 15 hours
To apply for the "Introduction to Interpretation Program," please download, complete and submit this PDF form.

To apply for the “Introduction to Translation Program”, please download, complete and submit this PDF form.

Who Can Apply?
The “Introduction to Interpretation” Program and the “Introduction to Translation Program” are oriented at individuals interested in pursuing the career of an interpreter or translator in the future who do not have a professional interpreting or translation experience or would like to upgrade their interpreting/translation skills. In order to apply, interested candidates need to:
  • Represent a very good knowledge of English and Burmese languages
  • Be interested in current foreign affairs, as well as the current political and economic situation of Myanmar
  • Be over 18 years old
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Resources

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Voice & Performance: An Interactive Workshop for Interpreters & Instructors with Douglas Rugh, PhD - 25 and 26 March 2017




COURSE MODULES & TIMETABLES

Introduction to Interpretation (June 2017) PDF
Introduction to Translation (June 2017) PDF


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The First International Conference of Interpreters and Translators in Myanmar was held in Yangon on December 6, 2016.  The proceedings and pictures from the conference are available here.

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