The 15th edition of the Master's in Translation and New Technologies is a program from Universidad a distancia de Madrid (UDIMA) organized by the Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción - ISTRAD.

The object of the master’s is to specialize students in the field of Translation and New Technologies and, more specifically, in the localization modality, according to the demand of the current professional and corporate world and the labor market. In order to achieve this, university professors as well as professionals from the localization industry with enterprise and leadership experience, will play a fundamental role in the students’ specialization by providing them direct guidance through academic sessions as well as the use of updated tools and materials that meet the demands of today’s labor market. In this way, ISTRAD seeks to provide students with the necessary skills to develop in the field of Translation and New Technologies, offer them a network of interpersonal and material support that we have built over the years and, ultimately, accompany them in their professional development within the sector.

The following are the specific objectives of the 15th edition of Master's in Translation and New Technologies:

The master's is essentially of a practical nature and carries a course load of 60 ECTS credits, with each credit being equivalent of 25 teaching hours.

The 15th Master's in Translation and New Technologies allows students to freely choose their desired language combination from the following options:

Of these languages, applicants can choose the pair they wish to work with and will be given a specific study program for the desired combination. We always recommend applicants have a high level of knowledge in the source language and culture and a complete mastery of the target language and culture. For this reason, it is ideal for applicants to choose their native language as their desired target language. fI your native language is not included ni this list, we recommend choosing the language you best express yourself in as your target language.

The recommended language level is the equivalent of a B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CER) in the source language (English, French, German, Spanish or Italian) and the equivalent of a C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) in the target language (English, French, German, Spanish or Italian) for those students who translate to a language other than their native language.

Once the program has begun, students will have the option to add a second or third language combination which can be chosen from the languages listed above

With regard for the language for the materials for the program, in the Online modality, students can freely choose between Spanish and English, which will preferably be the native language. In the Onsite Modality as well as the webinars held by professors, however, sessions will primarily be held in Spanish.

To complete the 15th Master's in Translation and New Technologies students must have access to a computer (with the Windows operating system, since that is the system compatible with the software that will be used throughout the master's), a pair of headphones and a microphone (a computer microphone will do in the case of a laptop) as well as a secure and stable Internet connection.

The 15th Master's in Translation and New Technologies can be completed onsite or online.

6.1 Onsite Modality. The 2024-2025 academic year will be held onsite, with classes being held at Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción headquarters in Sevilla. The onsite sessions will be held two days a week and students will receive a definitive schedule before classes have begun.

This modality will have a quota of between 25 and 50 students. If the minimum number of applications is not reached (25 applicants) during the first enrollment period between 15 April and 10 May, only the online modality will take place; and ifthe number of applicants exceeds the maximum number of places offered (50 applicants), applicants will take an entrance exam consisting of a translation, language, reading comprehension and written test.

Students who choose this modality must have schedule availability to participate in all sessions as attendance will be mandatory. Ifstudents cannot attend regularly, they willalways have the option of switching to distance learning.

Classes for the onsite modality will primarily be taught in Spanish, with some exceptions according to target language, and students must have a laptop computer, headphones and a microphone in order to participate in the sessions.

Access to the materials and tasks to be evaluated will be the exact same for students ni the onsite and distance learning modalities.

6.2 Distance (on-line) Modality.. Those students who wish to complete the master's online may do so. This modality —with the same credit load and content as the Onsite Modality— is based on the study material specifically designed by the academic staff, periodically being uploaded to the ISTRAD virtual platform by the master's administration. The material will consist of content from each subject including detailed explanations of the existing software for the specialties that make up each lesson, indicating and explaining all localization resources provided for the exercises in detail, and an updated bibliography.

Students will always be able to use free downloads of programs and/or demo versions available on the web.

In addition, along with the schedule for documentation distribution, students will have access to a virtual calendar with the dates and times for group consult sessions (virtual sessions students can attend voluntarily where they can talk to the faculty and their classmates) as well as the dates and times for the webinars that will be held throughout the course (normally coinciding with some of those in the onsite modality and, therefore, offered in Spanish, although some of these webinars will also be offered ni other languages according to the students' target language).

Students will also be able to ask questions over the phone and electronically during consultation hours with different teachers and advisors ni order to resolve any doubts related to the tasks and translations they have. They can also use these consults ot seek help regarding the use fo software, the techniques used in each module and the corrections made to their work.

Studies will take place during the 2024-2025 academic year. Classes for the onsite modality will take place from October 2024 to May 2025. Those who need more than the two planned semesters to complete their studies can find more information in point 19.

The 15th Master's in Translation and New Technologies is organized by the following faculty:

Academic Coordinator:

Dr. Cristina Ramírez Delgado

Internship Coordinator:

Ms. Inés Franco Fernández (ISTRAD)

Academic Committee:

(in alphabetical order):

Dr. Marta Chapado Sánchez (ISTRAD)

Ms. Inés Franco Fernández (Istrad)

Dr. Rocío Márquez Garrido (ISTRAD)

Dr. Cristina Ramírez Delgado (ISTRAD)

TFM Coordinator:

Dr. Laura María Fernández Ortega (ISTRAD)

There will be three periods to complete registration:

1st registration period: April 15 to May 10, 2024

2nd registration period: June 15 to July 10, 2024

3rd registration period: September 1 to September 30, 2024

Those interested in the course can submit their registration form during any of the registration periods. Registration can be done via registration or directly at the offices of the Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción - ISTRAD (Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 2:00 pm / 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Friday between 9 am and 1:00 pm). Students who register during the first enrollment period will be given preference when assigning spots for the onside modality as explained in point 6 of this program outline. Once the registration period is over, the students selected for the course will be notified via email and hte necessary documentation for enrollment will be sent, either via email or het postal service as per the student's preference.

In order to complete the enrollment process for the 15thedition of the Master's in Translation and New Technologies, it si necessary:

Once students have been accepted and have enrolled in the course , they will receive an email with information regarding the academic advisors assigned ot each module (belonging to the professional or academic sector of localization) who they can turn to for any question or problem related to their studies.

Additionally, both the academic coordinator and supporting academic staff will be available ta ISTRAD for any consult (online, by phone or email) related to their professional work ni translation or for anything related to their work outside of the master's program. They can be contacted via the phone numbers and email addresses listed below.

Consultation times:

Consultation times for the duration of the program will be Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm / 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm onsite at Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción (ISTRAD) headquarters or by calling +34 954 61 98 04.

During this time, any issue can be addressed and any administrative or academic questions can be answered. Students can also contact us at the following email addresses at any time:

Direction and Administration: direccion@institutotraduccion.com

Academic Coordinator: coordinacion.mka@institutotraduccion.com

Technical and IT Assistance: mastecni@institutotraduccion.com

Consults: tutorias.mka@institutotraduccion.com

Holiday periods 2024-2025:

Academic activity for the master's for both the onsite and online modalities will begin on 9 October 2024.

There will be a course presentation on 4 October and, notwithstanding the possibility of holding itni person, ti will be streamed on our social media.

The modules along with the faculty in collaboration with the 15th Master's in Translation and New Technologies will consist of the following:

The internship coordinator will contact students in order to explain the process of the master's final phase and choose from the two options offered during October 2024. The final phase, which is worth a total of 20 ECTS credits, will consist of two modules:

Applied Module (Equivalence: 10 ECTS credits). To complete this module, students may choose one (1) option from the following three (3) options::

Project. Complete a practical project in the field of translation. This option must be completed offsite.

Internship. This modality is based on the student completing an internship at a translation agency or language services company. The process of assigning the internship and signing the agreement with the company will be completed by the internship department and students are free to choose their preferred modality, also taking into consideration the preferences of the companies available. The course load is approximately 250 work hours.

Work Recognition. Previous work as an employee or freelancer can be recognized by submitting the required documentation. This work must be related to translation or related fields (revision, quality control, project management, etc.).

2. TFM Module (Equivalence: 10 ECTS credits). To complete this module, students may choose one (1) option from the following three (3) options:

Project TFM. This consists of writing a report that describes the process followed to translate the practical project. It will consist of a theoretical portion, in which the theoretical concepts related to the translation will be presented, as well as a more practical portion in which the problems and difficulties encountered as well as proposed solutions are analyzed. This will only be completed if the project option was chosen for the Applied Module.

Intership TFM. This consists of writing a report that describes the internship period. It will consist of a theoretical portion, in which the theoretical concepts related to the activities completed during the internship are presented (in case of a variety of activities, students may choose just one or several), as well as a more practical portion in which the problems and difficulties encountered as well as proposed solutions are analyzed. This will only be completed if the internship option was chosen for the Applied Module.

Work Recognition TFM. This consists of writing a report that describes the recognized work activity. In will consist of a theoretical portion, in which the theoretical concepts related to the recognized work activity are presented (in case of a variety of activities, students may choose just one or several), as well as a more practical portion in which the problems and difficulties encountered as well as proposed solutions are analyzed. This will only be completed if the work recognition option was chosen for the Applied Module.

Students will receive an international student ID card issued by ISTRAD-ISIC at no additional cost. This card will be valid from 1 October 2024 through 30 September 2025. You can consult the characteristics and advantages of this student ID here. Throughout the month of October, instructions will be sent out on how to obtain this card, which will be managed by ISTRAD.

Upon completing the program, the Academic Committee for the master's will award the following personalized documents:

1. Diploma for the Master's in Translation and New Technologies awarded by the Universidad a distancia de Madrid (UDIMA). The reverse side gives detailed information regarding the various modules studied. This Lifelong Learning Master's Diploma is not part of an officially recognized degree program in accordance with art 4.4 del Decreto 84/2004 del 13/Mayo de la CAM (Art. 4.4 of Decree 84/2004 of May 13 of the Community of Madrid).

2. Certificate of completion of the Master's in Translation and New Technologies awarded by ISTRAD. The reverse side gives detailed information regarding the various modules studied.

3. Certificate and detailed report of the student's performance in each of the modules studied. These certificates list the language combinations in which the modules were completed.

4. If completed, a detailed report reflecting the activities completed and performance review during the internship, along with the corresponding accrediting certificate for the activity.

The protocol to issue this final documentation will begin once the final corrected assignment is received. Within 15 days, students will be contacted by ISTRAD administration to begin the process.

The total cost of the master's, 2160 euros, can be paid in a lump sum or in five installments distributed as follows:

This amount corresponds to:

If a banking or administrative error occurs when making a payment, either the initial payment or any of the following installments, students may request a refund at any time within the ten days following making the payment. The payment will be refunded without the need for any additional paperwork.

In the case of withdrawals, students can request the amount paid be applied to the next edition of the program in which they are enrolled or any other course offered by ISTRAD up to a month after making the payment and completing enrollment. This payment will be applied as the final installment in the new program the student is going to complete.

Those students who for work, professional or personal reasons require more than the planned two semesters to finish their studies will need to re-enroll and pay a fee corresponding to the remaining credits to complete the course as well as the virtual campus and administrative fees.

After the course begins, students will receive an email with information about the credit transfer and simultaneity options available for the studies offered by ISTRAD. If you are interested in receiving credit for previous studies completed at ISTRAD, you can consult this information.

During their studies, enrolled students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of additional training courses that do not count towards the credits of the master’s degree. The additional training courses are voluntary and optional and at no additional cost. The training courses are divided into four main fields of study:

21.1. ORTHOTYPOGRAPHY AND LANGUAGE CORRECTION

The first additional training course offered by ISTRAD consists of the following:

This voluntary and optional additional training will be carried out remotely and will be included on the master‘s activities calendar.

21.2. PREPARATORY COURSES FOR PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS

During the course of studies, the students enrolled who have formalized their application to the corresponding organization will be offered the possibility of taking one (1) of the online courses offered by ISTRAD to prepare for public examinations. Each option has different access and language combination requirements:

This course will be carried out remotely and the student will have the duration of one calendar year to complete the course. The calendar year will begin starting on the date the first lesson is made available. If the student needs more than the allotted time to complete the course, an extension of six months may be requested upon the presentation of corresponding justification for not having completed the course, which then will be evaluated by the Academic Committee.

21.3. EMPLOYABILITY SESSIONS

In the course, employability sessions led by business professionals and freelance translators will be organized. The speakers will share their knowledge about job placement as well as offer valuable insight and practical advice based on their own experiences, guiding our students toward a successful future in the world of translation.

These sessions will be held in person in Seville exclusively for students in any of our postgraduate studies at ISTRAD, no matter their modality. These sessions will also be offered virtually for those who prefer to attend them remotely.

21.4. ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOPS

A day of workshops on labor orientation and entrepreneurship will be organized. Interactive and practical sessions will be held, providing our students with concrete tools to face the challenges of the labor market. The participants will delve into activities, exercises and specific tips that will strengthen their abilities and allow them to confidently approach their transition to the professional environment.

The content of the workshops will be the following:

Similarly to the employability sessions, these workshops will be held in person in Seville exclusively for students in any of our postgraduate studies at ISTRAD, no matter their modality. These workshops will also be offered virtually for those who prefer to attend them remotely.

Finally, we will cap this academic period with a Closing Ceremony, in which we will say goodbye to the students with a closing lecture led by a guest speaker in the world of translation, followed by celebratory hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour.

The sudents will be offered the possibility to participate in these end-of-the-year events (either in all three or any of their choosing) a few months ahead of time so that they can make any necessary travel plans. The participation of experts from all fields of translation in these events ensures an enriching and motivative experience for students, ofering them a clear and realistic view of the job market.

The Closing Ceremony will also be broadcast live on our social media accounts.