# Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (BATI) – New Curriculum

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## Programme Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (BATI) programme is designed
to equip students with the linguistic, cultural, and technological competencies 
necessary for effective communication across languages. Recognizing the increasing
demand for professional translators and interpreters in the globalized world, this
programme emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in translation
and interpretation Programme Learning Outcomes This programme aligns with Tanzania’s
vision of economic transformation by ensuring that language barriers do not hinder
technological, social, political, and economic advancements. Graduates of the programme
will play a key role in bridging communication gaps between 194 Kiswahili and other
international languages, contributing to the country’s integration into the global
economy. Graduate will be able to: • Apply principles of translation and interpretation
in various settings • Solve communication problems within societies of different
languages • Design translation and interpretation projects • Solve challenges of
translation and interpretation • Adapt flexibility in real-life situation • Show
confidence, ethics and self-reliance

## Programme Structure

### Year 1

#### Unassigned

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  KT 111 |  Translation and Interpretation Fundamentals |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KS 111 |  Utangulizi wa Fasihi ya Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 113 |  Utangulizi wa Lugha na Isimu |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  DS 102 |  Development Perspectives |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  IT 1101 |  Computer System Fundamentals |  Core |  9 |  
 |  IR 111 |  International Relations I |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 114 |  Utungaji na Uandishi katika Kiswahili I |  Elective |  7.5 |

#### Unassigned

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  KT 121 |  Translation and Interpretation Theories |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KT 122 |  Audiovisual Translation and Localization |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KS 122 |  Uandishi, Uhariri na Usomaji Prufu wa Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KT 123 |  Sign Language and Interpretation Fundamentals |  Core |  1E+1 |

### Year 2

#### Unassigned

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  KT 211 |  Translation and Interpretation in Special Domains |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KT 212 |  Intermediate Vocabulary Signs and Sign Language Grammar |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KT 213 |  Interpretation Methods |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  PL 212 |  Critical Thinking and Argumentation |  Core |  10.5 |  
 |  KS 211 |  Fonolojia ya Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 212 |  Ushairi wa Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KT 214 |  Translation in Media and Communication |  Elective |  1E+1 |

#### Unassigned

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  KT 221 |  Translation and Interpretation in Digital Era |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KT 222 |  Sign Language Interpretation in Special Occasion |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KT 223 |  Research in Translation and Interpretation Core |  Other |  7.5 |  
 |  KT 224 |  Audiovisual Translation & Localization Practice |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KT 225 |  Interpretation Methods Practice |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 221 |  Mofolojia ya Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |

### Year 3

#### Unassigned

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  KT 311 |  Translation and Interpretation Internship Areas |  Core |  6E+1 |  
 |  KT 312 |  Translation & Interpretation Practical Training |  Core |  7.5 |

#### Unassigned

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  KT 321 |  Cultural and Literary Texts Translation |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KT 322 |  Entrepreneurship in Translation and Interpretation |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  KS 311 |  Sintaksia ya Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 312 |  Semantiki na Pragmatiki ya Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 321 |  Masuala Mtambuko katika Fasihi ya Kiswahili |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  KS 326 |  Uandishi wa Tasinifu (Hitiari – kwa idhini ya Idara) |  Other |  7.5 |