Sunt unul dintre studentii straini ai Universitatii de Studii Internationale din Shanghai (SISU) si in prezent urmez un program de masterat in domeniul Interpretarii Chineza- Engleza. Este un program intens si solicitant, mai ales pentru un vorbitor non-nativ, insa apartine uneia dintre cele mai bune institutii de traduceri din intreaga China, fiind recunoscut pentru profesionalism si eficacitate.
De ce am ales sa studiez in strainatate, si mai ales ce m-a determinat sa optez pentru obtinerea unei diplome de interpretariat in China? Am luat aceasta decizie in primul rand, din motive profesionale, pentru a beneficia de un mediu lingvistic autohton si pentru a-mi creea bazele necesare construirii unei cariere in aceasta directie.
Cel mai important avantaj al studiului in strainatate, este, bineinteles, mediul lingvistic. Data fiind complexitatea limbii chineze, pentru un nativ roman, a fi in contact cu limba este un factor indispensabil, la fel de importanta fiind si predarea in limba chineza de catre profesori nativi. Inca de la inceputul anului universitar, am fost expusa la o multitudine de noi utilizari ale limbii vorbite, care fie sunt accesibile doar in interiorul comunitatii fie circula doar la nivel oral. Avand o atmosfera didactica extrem de antrenanta, studentii straini sunt oarecum fortati de circumstante sa tina pasul cu colegii nativi, asigurandu-si astfel o continua dezvoltare a capacitatilor ligvistice. Grupele de interpretare de la SISU au fost impartite strategic astfel incat sa nu existe mai mult de doi straini in fiecare clasa, ceea ce ridica standardele la un nivel mult mai dificil.
In plus, acest master este un foarte bun program de instruire a viitorilor traducatori. Este impartit in doua mari directii de dezvoltare: traducere scrisa, si traducere orala, iar materia didactica include texte de actualitate din domenii variate. In timpul cursurilor, studentii se familiarizeaza cu numeroase teme de discutie, traducand si interpretand in fata clasei, pentru a-si exersa atat abilitatile lingvistice cat si cele de comunicare in fata unui public. Materia didactica include articole curente pentru a incuraja studentii sa se mentina informati despre cele mai noi evenimente petrecute in China si in intreaga lume, si pentru a-si forma o baza de cunostinte si termeni de ultima ora.
Un alt beneficiu al studiului in China este faptul ca devenim mult mai constienti de anumite aspecte ale culturii chineze pe masura ce suntem in contact cu aceasta, astfel ajungand sa cunoastem mai profund poporul chinez, si sa diminuam conflictele cauzate de diferente culturale. De fapt, cu ajutorul cunostintelor acumulate prin traducerea evenimentelor de actualitate din lumea chineza, avem deja acces la modul lor de gandire. Masterul de interpretariat pe care il urmez isi bazeaza intreaga metodologie de predare pe aprofundarea textelor de ziar, a materialelor difuzate pe programele de televiziune sau radio, si pe dezbaterea deschisa a problemelor actuale ale societatii chineze. Toate acestea, consider eu, sunt cai prin care studentii nu numai ca isi dezvolta capacitatile lingvistice, ci isi si antreneaza receptivitatea la tot ceea ce ii inconjoara.
Pe scurt, experienta studiului in China este, pentru mine, o oportunitate excelenta de dezvoltare profesionala dar si personala, pe care o recomand oricarui student dornic sa iasa din propria zona de confort si sa incerce o noua abordare.
Articol scris de Adriana Antoche
SISU MTI Interpretariat Chineza- Engleza
Shanghai, Decembrie 2018
Reasons to study in China
I am one of the many foreign students of Shanghai International Studies University, and I am currently doing my Masters degree in English-Chinese Interpretation. Even though, for a non-native speaker like me, it can be challenging at times, SISU’s Interpretation Master is a very professional interpreting program, which has helped me in various aspects, and it will certainly continue to do so.
The first and the most important advantage of studying in China is, of course, the language environment. For a Romanian native speaker who is studying Chinese, being in touch with Chinese language is a crucial element. Also, having native Chinese teachers is equally important. Since the beginning of the Interpretation Master, my Chinese level has been constantly increasing, thus giving me the chance to have a more thorough understanding of the language in use. The classes are always very engaging, and even if sometimes I find it hard to keep the pace with the native students, this is a very effective way of developing my language skills. Moreover, besides learning more and better Chinese, I can also improve my English here. As a non-native of neither of the two languages, there is always room for improving.
Secondly, in my opinion, this Master is a very useful training program for future interpreters. During the class, students become familiar with a wide range of translation topics, which further helps them to take a better and more authentic approach on translating. Once we gain basic knowledge from a wide variety of fields, it becomes easier to understand the meaning, and the message is transferred into the B language with more confidence. Personally, I find the curriculum extremely useful, because it always incorporates very up to date material, meant to increase our understanding of the latest trends and facts from around the world, and thus render an authentic translation.
Thirdly, another perk of studying in China, is that the more you live here, the better you understand Chinese people. What I mostly like about this Interpreting Master is that through the knowledge that we grasp while translating, we actually deepen our understanding of what is currently happening in China and not only. Reading newspapers, listening to the local radio broadcast and debating ongoing problems, are some of the many indispensable tools that help students increase their awareness of the surrounding world.
All in all, from my personal experience as a foreign student in China, I can only say that it is a wonderful path to follow, sometimes challenging but always worth trying. I am confident that the Interpretation Master will help me achieve a better grasp of Chinese language and a better understanding of the Chinese world.
Written by Adriana Antoche, Romanian
SISU MTI English-Chinese Interpretation
Shanghai, December 2018
Last modified: 17/12/2018
