Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation

The University of Maryland’s Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) is now accepting applications for fall 2014.

Select from these exceptional professional learning opportunities:

Interpreting

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Consecutive Interpreting
• Master of Professional Studies in Interpreting (with two tracks):

• Conference Interpreting; or Public Service Interpreting

Translation

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Translation:
• Master of Professional Studies in Translation (with two tracks):

• Translation; or Translation and Localization Project Management

The Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) offers regular instruction in high demand languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Other languages can also be accommodated.

Degree programs in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) are designed to be completed in 12 (GCPS) to 24 (MPS) months of full-time commitment. Full-time and part-time enrollment is invited. Instruction is provided by Department of Communication faculty and experts in the field and is delivered in a face-to-face learning environment at the University of Maryland.

Information Sessions for Potential Applicants

Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation will be holding information sessions to address questions about the application procedure, admissions tests, curriculum, and degree track options on the following dates:

• October 22: 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (on campus)
• October 29: 10:00-11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (online)
• November 12: 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (on campus)
• December 3: 10:00-11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (online)

If you would like to participate in an information session, RSVP to Jenny Shi at jennys.umd@gmail.com with the date you prefer.

The deadline for international applicants, including green card holders, is February 1, 2014. The deadline for U.S. applicants is May 1, 2014.

Please contact the program director for more information.

We hope to meet you on campus or online very soon!

The Department of Communication at the University of Maryland is a top ten graduate program in faculty research, program reputation, and faculty publications. At the graduate level, our award-winning faculty trains the future researchers and teachers of Communication. The department's graduates are working in government, industry, and the public sector as well as teaching and researching at some of the finest universities in the world.

Sincerely yours,

Jenny Shi

On behalf of

Dr. David B. Sawyer

Director, Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation

Department of Communication

University of Maryland, College Park

Tel. +301-405-1650

http://gsit.umd.edu

9/27: URI Chinese Program Bulletin: Diversity Week, Chinese Tea Time, and Scholarships!

Dear Students, Faculty, and Friends of the Chinese Program:

Please see below for upcoming events and scholarship opportunities.  Visit the Flagship blog and like us on Facebook.

Chinese Tea Time: Weekly Conversation Hour

Join your fellow students, faculty, and native speakers from around campus for an hour of informal conversation in Chinese.  See flyer below and on the blog.

• Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM!
• Hillside Residence Hall Main Lounge (Chinese LLC)
• Tea and snacks will be provided.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

Sat., 9/28: Moon Festival Celebration

• 6:30 PM, Edwards Auditorium
• Featuring the Chinese Art Workshop from Boston

Mon., 9/30 - 10/4: Diversity Week

• There are many Chinese-related workshops on the Calendar of Events.
• Register today!

Tues., 10/1:  Gilman Scholarship Application Deadline for Spring 2013 Study Abroad

• Are you a Pell Grant recipient?  
• Do you plan to study abroad next semester?  
• More info: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Tues., 10/22:  Boren Scholarship Webinar for Flagship Students

• Up to $20,000 for the Capstone Year in China!
• Register for the Webinar today!

Job Opportunities

Fri., 11/15:  National Security Agency Summer 2014 Internships Application Deadline

• The NSA has a variety of summer internship opportunities, including a Language Analyst program for students with Advanced proficiency in Chinese (ILR 2-2+).
• If you are interested in applying, please visit the NSA website as soon as possible to begin the process, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Graduating? Looking to return to China to teach?

Consider this Kindergarten Teaching Opportunity in Shenzhen!

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Erin 

10/22: Boren Scholarships Webinar for Flagship Students

Dear Flagship Students,

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Hindi Urdu, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, and Turkish. Flagship students are typically a good fit with the Boren Scholarship program and are encouraged to apply for a Boren Scholarship to help fund the Capstone year. For more information about the Boren Scholarships, please see: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship.

An upcoming webinar specifically for Flagship students will be held on Tuesday, October 22 @ 3 PM. You're invited to attend! You need to register in advance: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/533291529.

I encourage you to check out the Boren website, attend the webinar, and then come talk to me!

Erin

URI Diversity Week 9/30-10/4: Register for a Workshop Today!

Diversity Week is next week, and there are many Chinese-related sessions! The calendar of events can be found here:

http://www.uri.edu/mcc/DiversityWeek/2013/2013DW%20ProgramBooklet.pdf

It may be difficult with your schedules, but if at all possible please try to attend a Chinese-related workshop! There is no limit to how many you can attend, so if you find a few that interest you, go right ahead!  

To register, follow this link: 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013DiversityWeekMC

It walks you through the process step by step. Try to have the workshop you wish to attend in mind before starting to register.

Kindergarten Teaching Opportunity in Shenzhen

Are you looking for a teaching opportunity in China?  There is a kindergarten located in Shenzhen, China looking for teachers. Not sure if you have been to Shenzhen before? It is a wonderful metropolitan city, very close to Hong Kong. The kindergarten is very reputable in Shenzhen, with 42 faculties and over 160 kids. The term could be half-year or full-year, depending on the instructor. They have a website  (http://www.fdkids.org/). All the information is in Chinese.  

If you are interested and/or need more information, please contact:

  

John Ni, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

College of Business Administration

University of Rhode Island

7 Lippitt Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Telephone: +1 (401) 874-4333

Facsimile: +1 (401) 874-4312

E-mail: john_ni@mail.uri.edu

Chinese Tea Time - Conversation Hour - Mondays 3:30-4:30 in the Chinese LLC in Hillside Hall

9/6: Chinese Program Weekly Update: Cross-Disciplinary Asian Studies Networking Event - Please RSVP, Chinese Hollywood, and More!

Dear Students of Chinese:

I hope that the first week back has gone smoothly.  Please see below for important upcoming events and deadlines.  You are all invited to attend the networking event on the 12th, but are asked to please RSVP by Tuesday, 9/10 (details below):

Thurs., 9/12: Cross-Disciplinary Asian Studies Networking Event in the Chinese LLC

• 4:30-6:00 PM in Hillside Hall, Grand Lounge.
• For ALL students of Chinese, regardless of class year.
• Network with faculty who teach Asian Studies courses, faculty who conduct research in China or Taiwan, and Chinese-speaking faculty from a variety of academic disciplines campus-wide.
• Refreshments will be served.
• Please RSVP here! (Full link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MLrhRuhbXlntPwRN3IjjUdEq9ZsNmbp2t81GHOF37ms/viewform)
  

Mon., 9/16: U.S./International Career Preparation Workshop I

• 5:00-7:00 PM, IEP House Living Room (67 Upper College Rd.)
• For all students of Chinese, regardless of class year.
• DB and IEP/Chinese Flagship staff will lead this workshop.
• Learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters in both American and international styles, and how to prepare for interviews and assessment centers in the U.S. and abroad. 
• Learn how to start your resume in different formats for different purposes (jobs/countries), then bring your completed resume to Workshop II for feedback.
• Pizza will be provided.

Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship

• Must be a Pell Grant recipient.
  
• Up to $5,000 (an additional $3,000 for critical languages like Chinese) for study abroad.
• Attend an Information Session on Campus: Sept. 9, 11, 19, 24
• Application Deadline: Oct. 1 for spring 2014

Want to Learn about Chinese Hollywood?

• Register for COM 310 Chinese Hollywood - Through the Lens of Visual Literacy
• Meets Mondays 12:00-3:00 PM this semester.
• Fulfills Chinese major requirements.
• See flyer attached.

Have a great weekend!