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Jul 1, 2003 14:06
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Spanish term
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Licenciado
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Algún traductor mexicano me podría aclarar por favor si el grado de Licenciado en México en esta materia corresponde al de Doctor en otros países? Si no fuera así, cuál sería la traducción de Licenciado?
Este CV circulará en Estados Unidos y en Europa.
Gracias.
Algún traductor mexicano me podría aclarar por favor si el grado de Licenciado en México en esta materia corresponde al de Doctor en otros países? Si no fuera así, cuál sería la traducción de Licenciado?
Este CV circulará en Estados Unidos y en Europa.
Gracias.
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Elizabeth Sánchez León
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Degree
Yo también estoy traduciendo un curriculum, y en ese campo, he puesto "degree" que equivale a "Licenciatura".
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Comment: "Gracias, es una palabra que siempre me ha dado mucha dificultad traducir porque depende del país. 'Degree' parece aceptable en cualquier sitio.
Vale."
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Henry Hinds
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Bachelor
A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration.
Not a Ph.D., not a Masters, but a Bachelor's Degree.
"Licenciado" can also be "Attorney" but not in this context. You're fortunate the degree is known because if not it would have to be dealt with by using a note.
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\"Licenciado\" of course refers to the person but in English it would be preferable to refer to the degree as above, since the translation I have given is actually for \"Licenciatura\"; or else use \"B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration\" after the person\'s name.
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Interesting enough, there is a case in which \"licenciado\" in Mexico could be \"doctor\", which is Optometry. An optometrist in Mexico is a \"Licenciado\" and in the USA they use the title \"Doctor\". But such is not the case here.
Not a Ph.D., not a Masters, but a Bachelor's Degree.
"Licenciado" can also be "Attorney" but not in this context. You're fortunate the degree is known because if not it would have to be dealt with by using a note.
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\"Licenciado\" of course refers to the person but in English it would be preferable to refer to the degree as above, since the translation I have given is actually for \"Licenciatura\"; or else use \"B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration\" after the person\'s name.
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Interesting enough, there is a case in which \"licenciado\" in Mexico could be \"doctor\", which is Optometry. An optometrist in Mexico is a \"Licenciado\" and in the USA they use the title \"Doctor\". But such is not the case here.
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Becky Spangle
: Henry, I'm sorry, but i have NEVER heard anyone use " bachelor" in this context. Received a bachelor degree," or "bachelor's degree from" are fine, but not bachelor!
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Well, yes, I would accompany it by "degree".
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Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
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Gracias, Patricia.
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degreed
More common would be to say:
degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the U. of...
or even more common would be to specify:
B.A.[degree] in...
M.A.[degree]
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An example:
University of Denver Alumni
... of recognition. Recipients must qualify as an alumnus or alumna of
the University but need not be ***degreed. ***First awarded in 1973. ...
www.alumni.du.edu/founders-day/awards.asp
In my opinion, \"licenciado\" does not necessarily mean a bachelor degree, although in practice it usually is.
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About the College of Education, University of North Texas
... The College of Education at the University of North Texas strives ... Teaching Field
Requirements; Standard Certification Plan for ***degreed individuals ***(deficiency ...
www.coe.unt.edu/becoming_a_teacher/ - 29k - 29 Jun 2003
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Issue 3: Doing Business in Mexico
... Titles in Mexico are all-important. The most common is ***licenciado,
which basically is used by anyone with a college degree.*** More ...
www.sgilbertcompaniesinc.com/sgci/mexbiz1.html
degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the U. of...
or even more common would be to specify:
B.A.[degree] in...
M.A.[degree]
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Note added at 2003-07-01 14:36:02 (GMT)
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An example:
University of Denver Alumni
... of recognition. Recipients must qualify as an alumnus or alumna of
the University but need not be ***degreed. ***First awarded in 1973. ...
www.alumni.du.edu/founders-day/awards.asp
In my opinion, \"licenciado\" does not necessarily mean a bachelor degree, although in practice it usually is.
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Note added at 2003-07-01 14:36:52 (GMT)
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About the College of Education, University of North Texas
... The College of Education at the University of North Texas strives ... Teaching Field
Requirements; Standard Certification Plan for ***degreed individuals ***(deficiency ...
www.coe.unt.edu/becoming_a_teacher/ - 29k - 29 Jun 2003
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Note added at 2003-07-01 14:46:39 (GMT)
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Issue 3: Doing Business in Mexico
... Titles in Mexico are all-important. The most common is ***licenciado,
which basically is used by anyone with a college degree.*** More ...
www.sgilbertcompaniesinc.com/sgci/mexbiz1.html
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Henry Hinds
: In Mexico a "licenciatura" can be either a bachelor's or a law degree but in this case it is definitely a bachelor's. The last reference is imprecise because there are many other specific titles used in Mexico such as "Ing., Arq., C.P., T.S., Profr", etc.
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Lucy Phillips
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BSc
As this is Political Science, the person would have a "BSc in Political Science etc"
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Sorry, BA is okay too! And checking with Google seems to be more common.
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Sorry, BA is okay too! And checking with Google seems to be more common.
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majored in political sciences
I believe this is the correct answer since those who major in something get a degree of specialization, which is what this degree refers to, that the student in question is specialized in political sciences.
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Marcela Serra Piana
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Licenciado (degree conferred upon 5 years of undergraduate study etc etc etc)
Me he ecnontrado ante esta situación varias veces. Me parece que al no haber una equivalencia "feliz" convendría dejar el título original y aclarar entre paréntesis en lo que consiste.
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Сергей Лузан
: Puede ser.
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Patricia Guzman
: Perfecto¡¡¡ Es lo que he estado explicando anteriormente. Son sistemas educativos DISTINTOS, there is a "cultural gap", por eso hay que hacer una nota al pié o explicar entre paréntesis en que consiste el título.
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Michael Powers (PhD)
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Edwal Rospigliosi
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Patricia Baldwin
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Rianne Sanchez
Native in English
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B.A. - Political Science and Public Administration
Generally, in the States we list our education by degree (PhD, M.A., B.S., B.A., etc.) followed by the area of study. It is not commonly spelled out.
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