Certificate in Translation Studies
THE CERTIFICATE IS OPEN TO STUDENTS IN ALL FACULTIES
Undergraduate students in all Faculties may pursue this certificate in translation while completing the undergraduate program in their respective Faculties by taking the designated courses for a minimum of ★21. While the certificate does not prepare students to be full-fledged translators upon graduation, it provides them with the necessary focus and skills to pursue further training in the profession. Furthermore, since the certificate puts the emphasis on cultural literacy and language proficiency, students who complete its requirements will have honed their skills in their area of specialization and will be ready to embark on many types of careers requiring cultural and language expertise, (for example, the foreign service, foreign trade, business abroad, tourism)
Students not in the Arts, Science and Education faculties should consult with their home faculty’s Undergraduate Student Services office to see how the certificate can fit into their programs.
The Certificate is available for French, German, Spanish and Ukrainian.
Core Courses
MLCS 400 - The History of Translation
FREN 254 - Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice: French-English-French
FREN 354 - Translation: French into English
FREN 454 - Translation: English into French
★3 in FREN or FRANC or LINGQ or AUFRE at the 300-level in addition to FREN 354
★3 in FREN or FRANC or LINGQ or AUFRE at the 400-level in addition to FREN 454
MLCS 400 - The History of Translation
GERM 342 - Introduction to Translation: German and English
GERM 443 - Advanced Translation: German into English OR
GERM 444 - Exercises in Translation: English into German
★9 units from GERM or AUGER at the 300- and/or 400-level (numbered above 304)
MLCS 400 - The History of Translation
SPAN 405 - Exercises in Translation: Spanish into English
SPAN 406 - Exercises in Translation: English into Spanish
★6 units from SPAN or AUSPA at the 300-level (excluding 300 and 306)
★3 units from SPAN or AUSPA at the 400-level
MLCS 400 - The History of Translation
15 units in UKR at the 300- and/or 400-level in addition to those listed above
How do I enroll?
Sign up through the Declaration or Change of Certificate(s) - Google Form
No fee to enroll and no penalty for withdrawal.
Questions
Contact Sathya Rao, Director of the MLCS Certificate in Translation Studiessrao@ualberta.ca