The world is becoming increasingly globalized, and interaction and cooperation between different languages are gaining importance every day. In this cooperation of cultures, the English Translation and Interpreting department is becoming a rising value. Üsküdar Üniversitesi offers its students a fulfilling career and international experience opportunity in this department. Students studying in this department also gain the opportunity for double major and minor studies in different faculties. Psychology, Political Science and International Relations, Sociology, Journalism, Radio Television and Cinema, Advertising are some of the departments where students studying in this program can pursue double major and minor opportunities.
"English is the common language of our globalizing world"
Head of the English Translation and Interpreting Department, Dr. Lecturer Nafi Yalçın, highlighting the current importance of the English Translation and Interpreting field, said: "Today, there is an ever-increasing network of relationships in all areas between countries and societies where different languages are spoken. For many fields, the key to cooperation is communication and understanding. English, being one of the common languages of our globalizing world today, has become the meeting point for this communication. For this reason, the need for both written and spoken translators in our country is increasing day by day."
"A well-equipped career life in a wide range of fields"
Pointing to the career life awaiting professionals in the field, Yalçın stated, "Those who study in the field of Translation and Interpreting and wish to work in different sectors can pursue a fulfilling career according to their interests, across a very wide spectrum ranging from sports to tourism, politics to finance and trade. They can engage in translation intertwined with life, society, and people, or in their private corners, they can bring literary, cultural, and artistic works, or those related to technical and professional fields, into our language. Additionally, they can contribute to translation studies by pursuing an academic career in the field of translatology."
"We are preparing students for the global world"
Dr. Yalçın mentioned that Üsküdar Üniversitesi provides various opportunities to students studying in this field to offer them a well-equipped career life: "First and foremost, we strive to educate our students to be proficient and capable. For this, we have designed a program aimed at developing their theoretical and practical knowledge in the field, acquiring proficiency in technology and communication, and strengthening their intercultural research skills. Beyond English, we prepare our students for the global world by offering advanced education in languages such as Spanish, German, and Russian. At the same time, we provide a comprehensive educational experience by including pedagogical formation training in the program for students who wish to become English teachers. With language diversity and teaching opportunities, we ensure that students step into the future with confidence."
"Double major and minor opportunities that add value to students"
Dr. Nafi Yalçın pointed out that Üsküdar Üniversitesi provides students studying in the English Translation and Interpreting department with a broad perspective by offering double major and minor opportunities: "Students add value to their careers by gaining professional experience across a wide range of fields in line with their interests and talents. Equipped with double major and minor opportunities, students gain a versatile perspective in their professional field and successfully make a difference in various sectors. For this reason, we offer our students the opportunity to pursue double major and minor studies in Psychology and Political Science and International Relations programs, which are taught in English at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and in Sociology, History, Philosophy programs, which are taught in Turkish; as well as in Communication Faculty programs such as Journalism, Radio Television and Cinema, New Media and Communication, Public Relations and Publicity, Advertising, Visual Communication Design, Cartoon and Animation."
"Interest is growing at Üsküdar Üniversitesi"
Dr. Lecturer Nafi Yalçın noted that the number of candidates taking the exam from the DIL score increased by 100% this year compared to last year: "This year, 338 thousand candidates applied for the Foreign Language Exam. The increase in the number of students with a language score may significantly change the base success ranking for program placements. We hope that the students placed in the program will be more knowledgeable and proficient. Last year, our department's base score and success ranking showed a significant positive change. We expect this improvement to continue this year. This indicates an increased interest from students and their families in the education at Üsküdar Üniversitesi."
"We are establishing strong ties in the international arena"
Head of Üsküdar Üniversitesi English Translation and Interpreting Department, Dr. Lecturer Nafi Yalçın, stated: "Üsküdar Üniversitesi continues to offer its students a unique experience by establishing strong ties in the international arena. Erasmus+ agreements with 4 universities from Germany, Portugal, Poland, and Lithuania provide students with the opportunity to study in different European countries. We invite candidates who wish to pursue a career in Translation and Interpreting to Üsküdar Üniversitesi's student-centered educational environment. We want to prepare our students for a stronger future with educational programs that empower them in their fields."
