Exploring professionals' views regarding the alignment of master translation curriculum with the market requirements in Algeria

الملخص EN

This research paper's primary objective is to investigate the position of the market in translator and interpreter training in Algeria from the perspective of professionals.

The paper is grounded on the fact that there is a need for empirical research on what the market expects from future graduates and how curriculum meets these expectations.

For this purpose, interviews were conducted with 27 professionals in the market of Algiers on how they perceive Master translation/interpreting training at the Institute of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Algiers (02).

The results reveal that the Master curriculum is moving forwards in the right direction, as it incorporates various theoretical and practical modules.

Furthermore, integration the elements that prepare students for the market in the curriculum – including authentic texts, translation technologies, internships and organisational aspects of the profession is needed