BackgroundAbout Us
Welcome to School of Language Literacies and Translation (PPBLT)
The School of Languages, Literacies and Translation, USM Engineering Campus offers a number of language courses, namely Bahasa Malaysia, English and foreign languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese and Russian). Some of the courses, especially Bahasa Malaysia and English, are compulsory for graduation while other courses may be taken as electives or options.
The School works in an advisory-cum-secretarial capacity with terminology committees of other schools to formulate suitable terminologies in Bahasa Malaysia. Information about Bahasa Malaysia terminologies is made available to the University community. The School also provides translation and editing services. Translations are usually from Bahasa Malaysia into English and vice-versa. Both translation and editing services cover a wide range of written materials such as manuscripts, articles, pamphlets, messages, etc., including the original works of USM academic staff. Related services of the School include assisting the Publications Committee of USM to edit manuscripts and providing language consultancy services.
The School also offers graduate studies by research leading to a Master of Arts (M.A.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialisation in areas such as English Language, TESL, CALL, Educational Technology, Bahasa Malaysia, Linguistics, Terminology, Translation, Interpretation and other language-related areas.The School is equipped with language laboratories, audio-visual equipment, multimedia computers and other facilities to enhance the language teaching and learning environment.
Our Vision
Our Vision reflects the core values and aspirations of the School and of Universiti Sains Malaysia as an APEX university. We are committed to advancing quality education through the cration and dissemination of knowledge. We aim to be recognised for the quality and impact of our teaching, research and service. As part of the APEX initiative, we will set the standard for academic excellence by nurturing and environment that is sustainable and that reflects the diverse community in which we are part through understanding, acceptance and mutual respect for each other. Our School, students and academic staff will be among the best in the nation.
Our Mission
The School of Languages, Literacies and Translation will provide students with quality education in language studies and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for academic success, career development, creativity, effective communication and a lifetime of learning.Our academic programmes are designed to provide flexible and comprehensive preparation both for employment in setting that require good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, and for continued, graduate-level education in a variety of academic and professional domains. The School is committed to the development and delivery of educational and professional language programmes of the highest standards to meet existing and emerging needs of our students, community and nation.
The School of Languages, Literacies and Translation will provide students with quality education in language studies and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for academic success, career development, creativity, effective communication and a lifetime of learning.Our academic programmes are designed to provide flexible and comprehensive preparation both for employment in setting that require good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, and for continued, graduate-level education in a variety of academic and professional domains. The School is committed to the development and delivery of educational and professional language programmes of the highest standards to meet existing and emerging needs of our students, community and nation.