Courses in the program are a combination of regular RYI language classes and individual translator training classes specifically designed for the Translator Training Program. Approximate class hours are 20-25 per week. The schedule of classes for the 2018 - 2019 program year is as follows:
Dates | Courses Taken | Weekly Class Hrs. |
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June 13 - August 10, 2018 | Intermediate/Advanced Summer Course | 20 |
September 3rd - December 21 (Exams December 17 - 21) |
Classical Tibetan III (2nd year course) or Translation Project I (3rd year course) |
3 |
Colloquial Tibetan V or VII | 5 | |
Tibetan Philosophical Discourse I | 5 | |
Translation Training I | 5 - 7.5 | |
Reading, Writing Practice | 1.5 | |
Dharma Conversation | 4 | |
Translation Methodology I | 1.5 | |
December 22- January 6, 2017 | Holiday - no classes | |
January 7- 18 | Translation Seminar I | 10 |
January 21 - May 3 (Exams April 29 - May 3) |
Classical Tibetan IV or Translation Project II | 3 |
Colloquial Tibetan VI or VIII | 5 | |
Tibetan Philosophical Discourse II | 5 | |
Translation Training II | 5 - 7.5 | |
Dharma Conversation | 5 | |
Translation Methodology II | 1.5 | |
May 6 - 31 | Translation Seminar II | 10 |
Translation Practicum (optional) |