Translation and Interpretation, Undergraduate Minor

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About the Translation and Interpretation Undergraduate Minor

The 20-hour undergraduate minor in Translation and Interpretation introduces students to the fields of translation and interpretation and provides a basic understanding of theories and practices in these fields. The minor does not grant professional certification, but it gives students the foundation for a career in translation and interpretation and the basis to work toward professional certification.

Required Courses for all Languages

1502 or 1507 of any modern language
2301 of any modern language (SPAN 2607 or SPAN 2303 may be substituted)
2302 of any modern language (SPAN 2607 or SPAN 2304 may be substituted)
CMLL 3303 - Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
Two courses from selected language or elective areas

Additional Required and Elective Courses

Choose two from selected Individual Language Programs.

NOTE: The TTU Undergraduate Minor in Translation and Interpretation is not equivalent to professional interpreter certification, which must be pursued through a certifying organization such as the Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

American Sign Language

ASL 3301 - Advanced American Sign Language/Interpreting I 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 3302 - Advanced American Sign Language/Interpreting II 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 3320 - American Sign Language to English I 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 4301 - Topics in American Sign Language Interpreting: Community Interpreting 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 4312 - Interpreting in Educational Settings 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 4320 - American Sign Language to English II 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 4331 - Observation/Interpreting Business Practices 3 Semester Credit Hours
ASL 4332 - Interpreting Internship 3 Semester Credit Hours

French

FREN 3304 - Advanced Literacies in French 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors)
FREN 4300 - Individual Problems in French 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors - may be repeated once via study abroad)
FREN 5330 - Advanced French Translation 3 Semester Credit Hours (cross-listed with undergraduate FREN course)

German

GERM 3304 - Introduction to Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors)
GERM 4301 - Grammar 3 Semester Credit Hours
GERM 4305 - Readings in German Language and Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors)

Russian

RUSN 3305 - Studies in Advanced Russian 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors - may be repeated with different content)

Spanish

SPAN 3315 - Communication Literacies for Bilingual Speakers 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors)
SPAN 4306 - Introduction to Spanish Translation and Interpretation 3 Semester Credit Hours
SPAN 4309 - Spanish Language Studies-Special Topics 3 Semester Credit Hours (with relevant translation or interpretation project for minors - may be repeated once with different content)

Course substitutions with departmental approval

ENGL 3341 - Studies in Translation Practice and Theory 3 Semester Credit Hours
LING 4335 - Introduction to Linguistics for Second and Foreign Language Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
CMLL 4002 - Internship in Language and Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours
(Students must independently arrange their internship placements; all placements are subject to prior approval by the department. Translation and/or interpretation component required.)