Do I need to major in Linguistics to be a translator/interpretor? If not then what? Help please?
2006-09-12 09:15:16 · 6 answers · asked by germanpilot450 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes. Why wouldn't you need to major in Linguistics? Also take some courses like political science, geography, sociology, things like that as there would be travel and other cultures involved.
2006-09-12 09:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Kent State University Institute for Applied Linguistics: http://appling.kent.edu/ and http://appling.kent.edu/IAL-Programs.htm
Even if you don't want to go there, you can call one of the professors and talk to them about the field of translation. I have a fiend that went through the Master's program there and is doing quite well working for herself now.
2006-09-12 09:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by Gin Martini 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, you would major in the foreign language you would be translating.
Check out this helpful Monster.com web page for more information on the job of interpreter/translator, including skills & education needed:
http://jobprofiles.monster.com/Content/job_content/JC_Entertainment/JSC_ArtsMediaandCommunicationWorkersOther/JOB_InterpreterandTranslator/jobzilla_html?jobprofiles=1
2006-09-12 09:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by askyourq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Major in Languagues and add to your schedule international relashions courses. That will put u ahead from others when it comes to job hunting and better pay
2006-09-12 09:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kathy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a major in a foreign language, as well.
2006-09-12 09:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by retorik75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you got it. Is linguistic.
2006-09-12 09:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋