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Babel Group – As an Education of Babel Group –<\/span><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n
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About Babel Group<\/span><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

BABEL UNIVERSITY was founded by BABEL.Co.Ltd in 1974 as a Japanese education institution specializing in translation.<\/p>\n

We BABEL Group started to offer an graduate course leading to the Master of Science in Translation (MST) at the “BABEL University Professional School of Translation” in 2000 in US.<\/p>\n

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Our Philosophy – Message from the Chancellor –<\/span><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Our Philosophy<\/span><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

The Science and Business of Translation<\/h3>\n
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Chancellor
Miyoko Yuasa<\/p><\/div>\n

Since its foundation in 1974, Babel has trained numerous professional translators. We have done so by implementing a unique learning strategy of:<\/p>\n

1. Systematically incorporating internship programs
\n2. Offering workshops
\n3. Teaching Translation Grammar*<\/p>\n

Babel began offering distance learning courses for educating translators in 1975. In 1984, Babel International (currently Babel Trans-Media Center) was founded as Babel’s translation service department. Babel Career System (currently Babel Staff Co., Ltd.) was founded in 1987 as an agency providing professional staffing of translators and other language-related professionals. These two departments provide our alumni with a career support system as translation professionals. The high quality of our graduates is evidenced by the overwhelming positive feedback received regarding Babel translation services and staffing. Because Babel Trans-Media Center and Babel Staff Co., Ltd. are active in the business community, we can keep up with the latest information and needs of the industry and quickly incorporate that information into our educational curriculum. Since its foundation, Babel has also been active in publication through Babel Press, which has published reference books on translation and translation techniques. Babel also published the monthly magazine World of Translation, a popular translation magazine which increased awareness about the translation profession. Now called The Professional Translator, this web magazine provides readers with helpful information on translation techniques and business.<\/p>\n

The Internet and Translation<\/h3>\n

The Internet has drastically changed the translation business environment. The market has expanded globally at a dizzying pace, not only creating a large demand for various types of translation, but also literally transforming the translation process. Learning institutions therefore have had to adapt to this ever-changing business environment. Translators without computer skills and Internet knowledge cannot survive in the translation world. Translators are expected to be adept at using various computer-assisted translation tools, searching for information on the Internet, and working a virtual team member. Translators must constantly strive to produce even higher quality translation by incorporating new techniques, information, and technology.<\/p>\n

Japan and the US<\/h3>\n

Japan is known as a country of translation. For centuries, Japan has been importing various information from abroad, not only translating that information into Japanese but also refining it to help seamlessly mold to fit the national culture. Babel has incorporated this approach to translation in developing its Plain Language and Translation Grammar courses. In contrast to Japan’s rather homogenous population, the US population is comprised of people of various ethnic backgrounds. This has resulted in the development of straightforward communication techniques that are less culturally biased.
\nWith the spread of the Internet, global communication has become increasingly commonplace. However, linguistic and cultural differences often result in miscommunication, often caused by lack of knowledge of cultural nuances surrounding languages being translated. Babel does not believe that translation is simply converting words from one language to another. Translation is conveying information form one language into another so that the entire context is effectively communicated. This can only be accomplished by having a deep understanding of cultures in both the source and target languages. Babel uses methods to provide clear and concise translation, making sure cultural differences are also accounted for.<\/p>\n

Professional School of Translation<\/h3>\n

Babel is committed to providing professional instruction and training for translators. Professional instruction and certification ensures that graduates possess the skills and knowledge needed to produce accurate, timely, and polished translation. Just as doctors earn an M.D. and lawyers a J.D., professional translators should hold an advanced degree in their field.
\nBabel University Professional School of Translation (BUPST) is certified by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) as an accredited distance learning graduate school. This accreditation is proof of the quality of education BUPST provides.<\/p>\n

Global Independence<\/h3>\n

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BUPST students are well trained in translation techniques essential for today’s translation professionals. Our graduates earn a Master of Science in Translation (MST), which certifies that those graduates possess the skills and knowledge to effectively translate in the languages they have chosen. Graduates can work worldwide without having to travel. This professional freedom is what we like to call global independence.<\/p>\n

* Translation Grammar is a unique system of grammar developed by Babel.<\/p>\n

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Majors and Degree \/ Program Tuition \/ Deens and Staff<\/span><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Majors and Degree \/ Program Tuition \/ Deens and Staff<\/span><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Major \/ Degree<\/h3>\n

Babel University offers a two-year master program in the following four majors.<\/p>\n