Translation & Interpreting Studies Graduate Minor
for the Graduate Minor in Translation & Interpreting Studies
Students completing the 16-hour Graduate Minor in Translation and Interpreting Studies will have a firm grasp of the theoretical concepts and debates in the Translation and Interpreting field, as well as an exposure to the conventions of the profession and a solid basis for any further desired professional preparation. The Minor allows UIUC graduate students to choose to gain a wider understanding of the general field's practices and theories by taking elective courses in more than one area; or to develop more in-depth expertise by taking both elective courses in the same subfield. In order to enroll in the Graduate Minor, you must have completed at least six college-level semesters of study in a language other than English; or show evidence of equivalent competence.
for the Graduate Minor in Translation & Interpreting Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| TRST 410 | Translation and Interpreting Theory & Practice | 4 |
| TRST 500 | Translation and Interpreting: Reflective Practice | 4 |
| Elective courses approved for credit toward the Graduate Minor. One course must be at the 500-level | 8 | |
| German-English Translation: Theory & Practice | ||
| Spanish/English Translation | ||
| Arabic-English Translation | ||
| Machine Translation: History and Applications | ||
| Techniques in Translation | ||
| Chinese Poetry and Translation | ||
| History of Translation | ||
| Audio Visual Translation Studies | ||
| Applied Literary Translation I | ||
| Applied LiteraryTranslation II (Prerequisite: TRST 501 or consent of unit) | ||
| Computer-Assisted Translation | ||
| Commercial & Technical Translation | ||
| Translation for Professions | ||
| Localization | ||
| Community Interpreting | ||
| Conference Interpreting | ||
| Special Topics in Translation (May be applied to certificate only once.) | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite: | At least 6 post-baccalaureate semesters of non-English language study, or equivalent competence. |
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Any TRST course may be applied to the 8 hours of elective credit. Courses not cross-listed with TRST must be approved for elective credit by the department. | |
| Courses that are cross-listed will apply toward the minor regardless of the rubric under which the student enrolls | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall | 8 |
for the Graduate Minor in Translation & Interpreting Studies
- Demonstration of a firm understanding of the intellectual and theoretical bases of Translation and Interpreting as academic disciplines. Metric: successful completion of required TRST 410 (Translation and Interpreting Theory and Practice).
- Demonstrated understanding of the professions' codes of professional ethics and their integration into professional practice. Metric: Successful completion of TRST 500 (Translation and Interpretation-Reflective Practice).
- c) Knowledge of the conventions and practices of each of the three subfields of the discipline (interpreting, literary translation, and translation for the professions). Metric: Successful completion of TRST 500 (Translation and Interpretation-Reflective Practice).
- d) Graduate-level knowledge of and practice in one or more areas of the theory and practice of translation or interpreting. Metric: Successful completion of two TIS-approved elective courses centrally concerned with a focused aspect of translation and interpreting.
for the Graduate Minor in Translation & Interpreting Studies
Visit the Translation & Interpreting Program Website
Translation & Interpreting Program Director: Ryan K. Shosted
Translation & Interpreting Program Address:
4080 Foreign Languages Building
707 South Mathews Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801