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Interpretation and Translation Studies

College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature
Center for Interpretation and Translation Studies
Moore 161
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6233
Fax: (808) 956-2078
E-mail: cits@hawaii.edu
Web: nts.lll.hawaii.edu/cits

Faculty

• D. Ashworth, PhD (Director)—translation and interpretation theory, translation, computer applications
• J. Y. Lu-Chen, PhD, Certificate in T&I—translation, computer-assisted translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation
• S. Zeng, PhD, Certificate in T&I—translation and interpretation theory, Web-based translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation

Certificates Offered: Certificate in Interpretation, and Certificate in Translation

The Academic Program

Interpretation and translation (IT) is the study of appropriateness in interlingual and cross-cultural communication. Translation students focus on written work. They acquire basic knowledge of computer-assisted tools and programs that facilitate translation, as well as an understanding of analytical and research techniques needed for translating written texts. Interpretation students focus on oral work. They learn the techniques needed to facilitate interpersonal, interlingual oral communication. Both fields of study emphasize sociolinguistic and communication skills and techniques needed to facilitate cultural, scientific, and technical exchanges in cross-cultural and multinational settings. Students may also focus on both fields of study by following, concurrently or sequentially, both programs of study.

The Center for Interpretation and Translation Studies was established at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa within the College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature in 1988. The center's primary goal is to provide, through theoretically based academic programs, basic training in interpretation and nonfiction translation. Additional objectives of the center include developing of an interdisciplinary research program and serving the community as a clearinghouse for information on professional resources and practices. It also aims to provide the community at large with a broad range of educational opportunities by sponsoring lectures, seminars, and workshops. For the latest information, please visit the center's Web page at nts.lll.hawaii.edu/cits.

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