About the Institute

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Profile

The Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology (IALT) is part of the Faculty of Philology at Leipzig University. Read more about our profile.

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Staff

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Our staff

Get to know our staff and the corresponding fields of activity.

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History

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Translatology and Specialised Languages

The tradition of training translators and interpreters at the Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology (IALT) goes back over 60 years. Find out more about our history.

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Lectureships for Iberian Languages

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Basque, Galician, Catalan

The Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology (IALT) is the only institute in Germany that offers a degree in translation for Galician and Catalan as well as Basque.

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Visitin Scholarship Marià Villangómez for Catalan Philology

The visiting scholarship was established in 2017 at the Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology. The visiting scholarship is always granted for one semester and focuses on specific topics. Read more about the chair.

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Additional information

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Network

The Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology (IALT) is part of an international network of universities and colleges offering interpreting and translation courses and professional associations.

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CIUTI

IALT is a member of the Permanent International Conference of University Institutes of Translators and Interpreters.

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EMT

IALT is a member of the European Master's in Translation network (EMT).

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FIT

IALT is an associate member of the International Federation of Translators (FIT).

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EULITA

IALT is an associate member of the European Association of Legal Interpreters and Translators (EULITA).

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