Master of Arts in TRANSLATION (BUSINESS AND LEGAL)(MA-TBL) About HSUHK The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university in Hong Kong with five Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities & Social Science, and Translation) and around 5,000 full-time students. Adopting the “Liberal + Professional” education model which incorporates the iGPS “desired graduate attributes” framework, HSUHK is a residential institution which puts quality teaching and students’ all-round development as its highest priorities. Aspiring to be a leading private liberal-arts-oriented university in the region, HSUHK features top-quality faculty members, award winning green campus facilities, innovative degree programmes, impactful research on corporate sustainability, and excellent student support services, with the aim of nurturing young talents with critical thinking, innovative minds, human caring attitude, moral values and social responsibilities. Some modules have been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund purposes. Welcome to HSUHK Translation If you’re good with Chinese and English, interested in language, and keen on starting something new in your career, then the Master of Arts in Translation (Business and Legal)Programme is for you. The programme will teach you the fundamentals of the legal systems in the Greater China area, including those in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Mainland. You will also study business and legal Chinese and English, as well as their terminology, usage, style and syntax to help you with writing and translating.If you believe that knowledge is power, and that life-long learning is the key to success in life,then the programme is an apposite choice, one that is really worthy of your consideration. Dr CHAN Kar Yan, Shelby Associate Dean, MA-TBL Programme Director, School of Translation Academic Staff Professor FONG Chee Fun, Gilbert BA (CUHK); MA (York); MA (Toronto); PhD (Toronto) Dean Professor School of Translation Research Interests: translation studies, film and television subtitling, literary translation, Gao Xingjian studies, drama translation,and Hong Kong drama. Dr CHAN Kar Yan Shelby BA (CUHK); MA (CUHK); PhD (London) Associate Dean Associate Professor MA-TBL Programme Director School of Translation Research Interests: interpreting, interculturalism,and postcolonial studies. Prof CARVER Anne BBA (CANTAB); MA (CANTAB) Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong Adjunct Professor School of Translation Research Interests: corporate governance, risk management in the context of business,and public health law in Hong Kong. Dr SIU Sai Cheong BA (CUHK); MA (CUHK); PhD (CUHK) Associate Professor School of Translation Director, Deep Learning Research and Application Centre Research Interests: translation/interpreting technology, computer-aided translation (CAT), natural language processing,and history of Chinese translation. Dr WANG Honghua Anson BA (JSU); MA (SISU/JSU); PhD (CityU) Assistant Professor School of Translation Research Interests: translator and interpreter training, translation theory and practice,and second language acquisition. Mr SIT Kwok Bun, Peter BA (HKU); LLB (Buckingham); PCLL (HKU); MA in Education (Durham); Master of Theology (Ming Hua) Adjunct Associate Professor School of Translation Teaching Interests: law, law translation,and simultaneous interpretation. Dr LI Kexing Diploma of Higher Education (ZJU); MS (IU, Bloomington); PhD (UCLA) Part-time Lecturer School of Translation Research Interests: applied translation studies, legal translation, and legal writing. Mr IP Ho Kin, Honic BBA (CUHK); LLB (London); BA (PolyU);MA (CityU); LLM (CityU); PCLL (CityU); Certificate of Insurance Law (HKU); Certificate of PRC Shipping Law (HKU); MSc (PolyU); MSSc (HKU) Practising Barrister-at-Law, Arbitrator, General & Family Mediator Part-time Lecturer School of Translation Research Interests: legal language, legal translation, bilingual legislation drafting, psychology of language, and psychotherapy language. Dr CHEN Gengzhao Linsey LLB (CUPL); LLM (SMU); LLM (CUPL); PhD (HKU); Attorney (State of New York) Assistant Professor Department of Accountancy Research Interests: international business law, comparative Chinese law, and property law. Dr CHUNG Ho Ying Holly BA (HKU); MPhil (HKU); PGDE (CUHK); EdD (NEU) Senior Lecturer Department of English Research Interests: gendered representations in a legal context, the media, and popular culture. Fung Yiu King Hall – compliant with the conference standards of the United Nations Translation and Interpretation Laboratory Programme Objectives The programme aims to train students to master the theories and skills in writing, translating and interpreting in business and legal contexts, and to provide students with the essential knowledge of the translation industry in major Chinese communities. Graduates will be able to meet future challenges in the fast-growing language services industry with a particular focus on business and legal translation. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: • analyse complex business and legal texts; • apply linguistic and conceptual skills to formulate solutions to complex business and legal translation tasks; • apply various information technology skills to enhance translation efficiency; • reflect critically on the conceptual issues and practice relating to business and legal translation; • conduct research on business and legal translation issues; and • communicate effectively in English and Chinese in business and legal environments and for research and study purposes. Entrance Requirements Applicants are required to fulfil the following entrance requirements for admission: • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent; and • Documentary evidence demonstrating English proficiency (Pass in AS/AL Use of English; Level 4 or above in HKDSE English Language; TOEFL ≥ 550 (paper-based), ≥ 213 (computer-based), ≥ 79 (internet-based); IELTS ≥ 6.5; CET 6 ≥ 430;TEM-4 ≥ 70; or equivalent) Applicants may be required to take an entry test and/or interview. Preference will be given to applicants with a translation/business/law background. Medium of Instruction English is the primary medium of instruction, which is supplemented by Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua) in all areas of the curriculum. Exceptions are Chinese language modules, which are taught in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua). Normal Study Period 1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part-time) Class Schedule Classes are normally held on weekday evenings and/or Saturday afternoons. Evening classes and Saturday classes normally start at 7:00 pm and 2:00 pm respectively. Class schedule is subject to change and the final decision rests with the University. Core Modules (12 credits) Module code Module Title CEF Course Code Credit Units TRA5001 Concepts and Terminology in Business and Law 3 TRA5002 Language for Business and Law 38Z114272 3 TRA5003 Translation in Business and Law 38Z114280 3 TRA5004 Translation Industry in Chinese Communities 3 Elective Modules (15 credits) Module code Module Title Credit Units TRA5101 Business and Law in Greater China 3 TRA5102 Computer Tools for Translation and Research 3 TRA5103 Advanced English Writing for Business and Law 3 TRA5104 高階中文商務與法律寫作 　　　　3 TRA5105 Bilingual Legal Drafting　　　　　　　　　　　　　 3 TRA5106 Linguistics for Business and Law 3 TRA5107 Forensic Linguistics 3 TRA5108 Advanced Translation Studies 3 TRA5109 Advanced Translation in Business and Law 3 TRA5110 Interpreting for Business and Law 3 TRA5111 Court Interpreting 3 TRA5112 Research Seminar 3 TRA5113 Translation Project 6 This module has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund purposes. The mother programme (Master of Arts in Translation (Business and Legal)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6). Graduation Requirements In order to be eligible for the award of the Master of Arts in Translation (Business and Legal), students are required to complete a minimum of 27 credits as laid down in the programme curriculum and obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Visiting Students HSUHK accepts Visiting Students who may take one or more modules of the Master of Arts in Translation (Business and Legal) (MA-TBL) Programme but do not intend to complete the degree. Upon completion of the module(s), students will be issued a transcript to certify the credits they have successfully earned. Applicants for admission as Visiting Students of the MA-TBL Programme should fulfil the entrance requirements for the programme. Application for Admission https://registration.hsu.edu.hk/pga/ The Fall Semester commences on 1 September. Other programmes offered by the School of Translation • Master of Arts in Translation (Computer-aided Translation) • Bachelor of Translation with Business (Honours) Enquiries Programme Email : matbl@hsu.edu.hk Tel : 3963 5056 Registry Email : gsu@hsu.edu.hk Tel : 3963 5555 Website : stra.hsu.edu.hk Address : Hang Shin Link, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, NT The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong is incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee. Information updated as of September 2019.