Programme

The programme is built around a series of block seminars with preceding and succeeding self-study phases. Over the course of the 2.5 year long programme, students travel together as one cohort to attend six block seminars, two at each of the three universities, as well as two additional shorter events in semesters 4 and 5.

Dates

We plan to start EUMASLI#5 in 2024. Dates will be provided on this webpage. Below the dates of EUMASLI#4:

Application dates for EUMASLI#4 (see more under page Application)

  • Applications will open on 5 February 2024 and close on 1 March 2024.
  • Interviews end of April 2024
  • Successful applicants informed end of May 2024
  • Successful applicants encouraged to attend basic IS workshop delivered by HUMAK in August 2024
  • Start delivery in September 2024

Indicative dates for teaching EUMASLI#5

Semester I

Germany 23-27 Sept 2024
UK 14-18 October 2024
Finland 18-22 November 2024

Semester 2

Germany 3-11 March 2025

Semester 3

UK 13-21 October 2025

Semester 4

Finland 9-13 March 2026
TBC 11-12 June 2026

Semester 5

TBC – aim for Jan or Feb 2027

*Please note that these are currently only tentative dates and may be subject to change depending on room availability in each of the universities. The exact dates will be confirmed before the programme commences in September 2024.

Programme structure

Semester 1

  • Module 1.1: Similarity and Diversity in European Sign Languages (5 ECTS)
  • Module 1.2: Similarity and Diversity in European Deaf Communities (5 ECTS)
  • Module 1.3: Personal Development and Academic Skills (5 ECTS)

Semester 2

  • Module 2.1: Introducing International Sign (5 ECTS)
  • Module 2.2: Interpreting and Translation Studies (incl. Developing Reflective Practice I) (10 ECTS)

Semester 3

  • Module 3.1: Translating Between International Sign and English (5 ECTS)
  • Module 3.2: Developing the Profession (incl. Developing Reflective Practice II) (10 ECTS)

Semester 4

  • Module 4.1: Interpreting Between International Sign and English (5 ECTS)
  • Module 4.2: Research Methods: Sign Language Interpreting and Translation as Profession and Performance (incl. Developing Reflective Practice III) (10 ECTS)

Semester 5

  • MA Thesis (30 ECTS)

Semesters conform to the following pattern: An initial self-study period (phase A) is followed by contact time in the international block seminar (phase B), followed by subsequent individual or group work (phase C). This will normally be followed by a concluding event, which will often involve media-based interaction through video or online conferences, or instead involve traveling to an additional event which may happen at one of the partner universities or elsewhere (phase D).

Master’s thesis

MA thesis provides an opportunity for students to undertake independent study related to the professional structure and/or the performance of sign language interpreting and translating. Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to develop and sustain a logical and consistent argument in relation to the analysis of relevant issues. This must be accomplished with due regard for the validity of available evidence and methods of enquiry.

After registering their topic for their MA thesis, students have 20 weeks to write their MA thesis. During this time, students work independently under supervision from two tutors from two partner countries. Students are encouraged to choose one of the areas of research dealt with in module 4.2 as a topic for their MA thesis. The MA thesis may thus follow up, elaborate upon or expand previous work.

Language

English and International Sign are used to deliver the curriculum. We will do our best to provide interpreting services during block seminars and face-to-face meetings, and will provide regular updates on to what extent this is possible. Students and staff alike shall ensure that communication is accessible to all participants and members of staff, whether deaf or hearing, at all times. This may be through interpreters or, in group or individual situations, through direct use of International Sign or a national signed language as appropriate.

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In EUMASLI Handbook (link to pdf updated in 2020) you can find more details on the courses and their objectives, as well as the study and examination regulations.

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