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English translation: transition study/subject


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Dutch term or phrase:schakelvak
English translation:transition study/subject
Entered by: Kate Hudson
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01:14 Jan 18, 2011
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / school-leaving certificat
Dutch term or phrase: schakelvak
"X heeft naast het basisprogramma één of meerdere certificaten van de toerustings- en *schakelvakken* behaald."

Same as before, this term also appears on a school-leaving certificate. I've checked the Nuffic list and consulted dicos, but have come up with nada. Suggestions? Cheers, R.
Robert Kleemaier
Local time: 03:40
transition study/subject
Explanation:
Degree from Dutch HBO

If you have a Dutch HBO bachelor degree you are not necessarily able to automatically start a Master’s program at the TU/e.

Transition minor
If you have followed a transition minor you are eligible to start a corresponding Master’s program at the TU/e. A transition minor is a program whereby a student has already followed a number of (preparatory) courses at the TU/e. Students wishing to follow the TU/e Master’s programs Innovation Management and Operations Management and Logistics are, however, required to follow a transition program (see below). Applied Physics and Industrial Design do not yet offer transition minors.

HBO transition programs (schakelprogramma’s)
If you have not followed a transition minor and wish to study for a TU/e master degree, this may be possible by first following a so-called “HBO schakelprogramma”- a transition program

Not all transition programs are taught in English and not all departments offer transition programs. Check with the appropriate TU/e department to see if a transition program in English is offered for the program of your choice

You must have successfully completed your HBO program before you can be considered for admission to a transition program. The discipline of your HBO program will also determine which TU/e transition programs you may apply to. If you cannot find your discipline in TU/e Program Chooser, contact the student advisor for the TU/e Master’s program you are interested in. Once you have successfully completed the transition program you will be granted admission to a Master’s program.
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Kate Hudson
Netherlands
Local time: 12:40
Grading comment
Thx, Kate. I've opted for "transition subject" here. R.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4transition study/subject
Kate Hudson
3 +1preparatory subject
Josephine Isaacs
3 -1switch boxTalitha Wilsnagh


Discussion entries: 3





  

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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
switch box


Explanation:
See discussion entry

Talitha Wilsnagh
Local time: 12:40
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in AfrikaansAfrikaans

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Kate Hudson: Not in this context
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
preparatory subject


Explanation:
Een schakelklas is een 'preparatory class', dus het is mogelijk dat een schakelvak een 'preparatory subject' is.

Josephine Isaacs
Australia
Local time: 20:40
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

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agree  Kate Hudson
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transition study/subject


Explanation:
Degree from Dutch HBO

If you have a Dutch HBO bachelor degree you are not necessarily able to automatically start a Master’s program at the TU/e.

Transition minor
If you have followed a transition minor you are eligible to start a corresponding Master’s program at the TU/e. A transition minor is a program whereby a student has already followed a number of (preparatory) courses at the TU/e. Students wishing to follow the TU/e Master’s programs Innovation Management and Operations Management and Logistics are, however, required to follow a transition program (see below). Applied Physics and Industrial Design do not yet offer transition minors.

HBO transition programs (schakelprogramma’s)
If you have not followed a transition minor and wish to study for a TU/e master degree, this may be possible by first following a so-called “HBO schakelprogramma”- a transition program

Not all transition programs are taught in English and not all departments offer transition programs. Check with the appropriate TU/e department to see if a transition program in English is offered for the program of your choice

You must have successfully completed your HBO program before you can be considered for admission to a transition program. The discipline of your HBO program will also determine which TU/e transition programs you may apply to. If you cannot find your discipline in TU/e Program Chooser, contact the student advisor for the TU/e Master’s program you are interested in. Once you have successfully completed the transition program you will be granted admission to a Master’s program.

Kate Hudson
Netherlands
Local time: 12:40
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 66
Grading comment
Thx, Kate. I've opted for "transition subject" here. R.
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Jan 24, 2011 - Changes made by Kate Hudson:
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