Master of Arts in Global Communication & Applied Translation
A three-semester master's program for professional translation, localization and global communication
The Master of Arts in Global Communication & Applied Translation (GCAT) is a three-semester program (including a summer internship) that provides students with training in the principles and practices of professional translation, localization and global communication, with a focus on equivalence in its multiple forms.
Students will build expertise through foundational coursework in theories and approaches to translation, cross-linguistic and cross-cultural analysis and communication, computer-assisted technologies and terminologies, generative AI, field-specific domain, project-based collaborations, individual projects and professional internships. In addition, all students have the opportunity of taking an online medical interpreting course for credit to work toward possible certification.
An interdisciplinary effort from the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics, the GCAT program is uniquely situated at Carnegie Mellon University, home to scholars in many fields. A vibrant global university, CMU boasts an interdisciplinary learning community of individuals from numerous countries, and together with Pittsburgh, is known for its innovation and impact on the world.
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Questions?
Contact Vera Lampley, Senior Departmental Administrator, Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics