Dr. Christina Gschwend

Instructor

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Biography

Christina Mäder Gschwend is a Lecturer in the Conference Interpreting Master's Degree Programme within the Institute of Multilingual Communication at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). She has extensive experience in the fields of interpreting and translation, having worked with the European Union in various capacities including as an interpreter and key trainer. Her focus on terminology, particularly in the context of medical fields and international organizations, highlights her expertise. Christina holds a degree in Conference Interpreting from the Interpreter's School Zurich and has continued her professional development in both English and Italian languages. Additionally, she served as the President of the Association Interpreters Translators DÜV from May 2014 to May 2018, showcasing her leadership within the interpreting community. Christina is actively involved in academic and professional circles, contributing to the development of future interpreters through her role at ZHAW.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-08-01 — 2024-08-01

Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur

Teaching the Conference Interpreting Master's Degree Programme.

Key Trainer

2018-05-01 — Present

European Commission • European Union

Conducting training sessions for interpreters.

Interpreter

1989-01-01 — Present

European Union • European Union

Providing interpreting services for various EU functions.

Head

2018-08-01 — 2024-08-01

Conference Interpreting M.A. Degree Programme Applied Linguistics • Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Overseeing the Master's degree program.

President

2014-05-01 — 2018-05-01

Association Interpreters Translators DÜV • N/A

Leading the association of interpreters and translators.

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.