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English Language and Translation — study plan

King Saud University College of Languages and Translation

Credit hours
129
Levels
8
Courses
48
Degree
bachelor

The English Language and Translation study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 16 credits

Code Course Credits
ENGL 100 English Language 6
EPH 101 Fitness and Health Culture 1
CI 101 University Skills 3
STAT 102 Principles of Statistics and Probability 3
CT 102 Computer Skills 3

Level 2 19 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB 100 Writing Skills 2
TRANS 111 Writing (1) 3
TRANS 112 Reading (1) 3
TRANS 113 Grammar (1) 3
TRANS 114 Listening and Speaking (1) 3
TRANS 115 Vocabulary Building (1) 3
ARAB 118 Reading Skills 2

Level 3 20 credits

Code Course Credits
TRANS 211 Writing (2) 3
TRANS 212 Reading (2) 3
TRANS 213 Grammar (2) 3
TRANS 214 Listening and Speaking (2) 3
TRANS 215 Vocabulary (2) 3
ARAB 234 Grammar (1) 3
ARAB 255 Specialized Writing 2

Level 4 15 credits

Code Course Credits
TRANS 221 Academic Writing 2
TRANS 222 Introduction to Linguistics 3
TRANS 223 Use of Dictionaries in Translation 2
TRANS 224 Introduction to Translation Studies 2
TRANS 225 General Translation (English to Arabic) 3
ARAB 350 Stylistic Applications 3

Level 5 15 credits

Code Course Credits
TRANS 312 Introduction to Syntax and Morphology 3
TRANS 314 Readings in Language and Culture 2
TRANS 315 General Translation (Arabic to English) 3
TRANS 316 Political and Media Translation 3
TRANS 317 Computer-Aided Translation 2
TRANS 318 Consecutive and Bilateral Translation (1) 2

Level 6 15 credits

Code Course Credits
TRANS 322 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 3
TRANS 323 Text Linguistics 2
TRANS 324 Advanced Readings in Language and Culture 2
TRANS 326 Financial and Economic Translation 3
TRANS 327 Scientific and Technical Translation 3
TRANS 328 Consecutive and Bilateral Translation (2) 2

Level 7 15 credits

Code Course Credits
TRANS 411 Research Skills 2
TRANS 412 Discourse Analysis 3
TRANS 413 Editing and Revision 2
TRANS 416 Medical Translation 3
TRANS 417 Islamic Translation 3
TRANS 418 Simultaneous Translation (1) 2

Level 8 14 credits

Code Course Credits
TRANS 425 Translation Issues and Problems 2
TRANS 426 Literary Translation 3
TRANS 427 Legal Translation 3
TRANS 428 Simultaneous Translation (2) 2
TRANS 429 Translation Project 4

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about English Language and Translation

How many credit hours is English Language and Translation at King Saud University?

English Language and Translation at King Saud University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is English Language and Translation at King Saud University?

The study plan for English Language and Translation spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does English Language and Translation award?

English Language and Translation at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.

Is English Language and Translation offered at other universities?

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