College of Arts

The Department of Translation Overview:

The Department of Translation at the College of Arts, University of Mosul, is one of the prominent academic departments established to meet the growing need for specialists in translation at both academic and professional levels. The department was founded in 1987, making it one of the first to undertake the mission of preparing competent translators capable of performing both written and simultaneous translation across various fields.
The department provides an integrated academic environment that combines theoretical study with practical application. It enables students to enhance their linguistic proficiency and develop their skills in handling translated texts from various languages into Arabic and vice versa. Moreover, the department fosters cultural awareness among students, equipping them with the ability to understand the cultural backgrounds of texts and reproduce them accurately while respecting the cultural and linguistic context of the target language.
The department places particular emphasis on promoting translation as a cultural bridge that connects nations and civilizations. It views translation not merely as a linguistic act but as an intellectual and communicative activity that reflects a deep understanding of meaning and contributes to building dialogue among cultures. For this reason, the Department of Translation is considered a cornerstone within the College, with a profound impact on enriching academic research and providing qualified graduates for both the local and international job markets in diverse fields.
Thanks to its specialized academic staff and its scientific and academic partnerships, the department continues to fulfill its educational and research mission, preparing generations of translators capable of keeping pace with modern demands, including technological advancements in translation such as computer-assisted translation and machine translation.