Translator - a profession that since ancient times has been very prestigious and popular.Mention of the earliest representatives of this specialty dates back to ancient Egypt.Even then, the translators were its honorary citizens.Their services were particularly in demand in ancient Greece, which is in close contact with the countries of the East.If not for their knowledge of languages, it is possible that some of the books of the Bible have not reached our time.After all, almost all of the Old Testament was preserved only in the Greek translation.The translations of ancient Russia were engaged monks interpreters, which is a fairly educated people.Now the demand for translation services is large enough, and foreign language - the key to rapid career growth and high wages.But every profession there is a downside.So we tell you about the advantages and disadvantages of this specialty will talk about the main activities.
Pros interpreter profession
Currently about 70% of vacancies in the labor market require foreign language skills of the applicant at least with a dictionary.What can we say about the translators!Graduated from high school a linguist-translator must have a perfect command of two foreign languages (a minimum).According to the rector of one of the capital's language universities, 95% of its graduates are in demand.And many are doing fine career in government.Other 5% - graduates and post-graduate students, to continue their education abroad, as well as women who left on maternity leave.
In general, now a lot of areas where the translator (from Russian into English, and others.) Can realize themselves.This advertising, and journalism and PR, and tourism.And, of course, a translation agency.Also, the high demand for these professionals is observed in the major publishing houses.This is not surprising, because for 5 years of study, in addition to the linguistic, the translator receives and philological education.
rosy prospects are opening up in business.Manager with knowledge of languages valued much higher.In addition to passing the competition in a foreign company required a perfect knowledge of the language.Salaries in these companies is very high.And as a bonus there is a provision of better health care and a meaningful social package.
Cons profession interpreter
Let's start with the fact that the receipt of language education - not an easy task.30 people in place - this is a competition for faculty in a prestigious university.In addition, as income and education requires considerable financial resources.High school does not provide the required level of knowledge, so parents have to hire tutors for their children.And this is about $ 10-15 per hour.University professors and professors take 4-5 times longer.To gain admission to the university in a good language base, it is necessary to study for two years at least a couple times a week.Not all parents can afford such a luxury.
most difficult exam at the Faculty of Moscow State University faculty of foreign languages.In addition to the written and oral examinations, it is necessary to pass the audition.It only afford applicants, communicate with native speakers in the country.In all this, too, need the funds.Alternatively, you can just go for paid training, the prices for which range from 1,500 to $ 5,000 (depending on the faculty).But even to get to the paid training, it is necessary to dial the desired number of points.
easiest way to mastering the specialty "translator" (History of the profession was mentioned briefly at the beginning of the article) - is studying at the university paid.So you can save nerves and money.But very few employers recognize diplomas commercial institutions.For established companies need solid diplomas.
Another disadvantage concerns have direct professional activity after graduation.There shoddy translation agencies, which constitute a serious competitor of highly qualified staff.Check the "knowledge" of the profane can only be professional, but it is not every customer.For their services psevdoperevodchiki take a little money.As a result of painstaking and intellectual work of professionals drops sharply in price.
Specialties
modern translator - trade, including such specialties as:
- Intercultural Communication and Linguistics;
- of translation and interpretation;
- methods of teaching languages and cultures;
- foreign language.
Intercultural Communication and Linguistics
fairly broad specialization.Suitable applicants intending to study foreign languages, but not yet confident in the will to receive specialty "translator".Title in English speaking obliges anyone who masters this specialty.
linguist - a person who studies the structure of language and its characteristics.This specialty is very close to the profession philologist who learns the factors causing the development and formation of language: the customs, traditions, literature, people-carrier.
Very often linguists involved in research and science.They demand and in companies that develop linguistic software (programs speech recognition, machine translation, word processing).Many members of this profession produce various computer dictionaries, reference books, encyclopedias and Internet sites.
translation studies and translation
Here the emphasis is on methodology and technology transfer.Students will learn the technical, artistic, interpreting, consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreter work and so on. D. It is difficult to talk about the kinds of transfers within the same article, so let's say only that specialists in this direction very much in demand.And the highest salary is received or highly specialized workers or highly qualified translators.
Methods of teaching languages and cultures
Received qualification - teacher, linguist.This is an option for those who have not yet decided on the future place of work.
The curriculum studied in detail the history and traditions of the country of the carrier, as well as linguistic features, pronunciations and methodology.With the obtained amount of knowledge can be taught to stay at the institute or get at any other university.
Familiarity with the culture and language training - these are the two areas in which trained translator.Title of this profile also has disadvantages: a graduate of the masters just one language.The second is also possible to study, but for a fee.
Foreign Language
This specialty is in all teacher training colleges.A graduate receives the qualifications are not "translator" (from Russian into English and vice versa), and the "teacher."Suitable future secondary school teachers.The training of students includes: age and child psychology, pedagogy and teaching methods.At the end of high school are trained to know two languages.But we must understand that education is one thing and calling - is quite another.And, as the statistics show, 90% of high school graduates do not go to school, and teachers are still missing.
Conclusion So, we found that the interpreter - a profession in demand, and if you decide to learn it, then do not give up on the goal.This specialty has always have to feed, regardless of the economic situation in the country.However, current trends show that to earn not only a livelihood, it is necessary to apply their knowledge of a foreign language and in other professions (to become a journalist, political scientists, economists, lawyers).
