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Certificate in Translation and Localization

French, German, or Russian



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GERM/RUSS 3310, FREN 3320

Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation (GILT)


Program Description

Localization and Translation LogoIn this five-course certificate program students develop specialized skills in translation and study the processes of localization for future employment in the language services industry.

Students become conversant with the tools and procedures required for twenty-first century translation work by using specialized translation memory software and simulating a collaborative work environment. Extensive practice in translating a variety of oral and written documents provides the skills to work in business, non-profit, and academic situations.

Students also learn the localization process. Localization is the adaptation of language, texts, products, and Web sites to the locale for which they are intended.


Course Requirements

The Certificate in Translation and Localization requires a minimum of two years (four semesters) and the following courses:

  • 3 translation and localization courses
  • 2 culture courses

For more detailed information about specific courses for each language area:


Major/Minor Courses

All courses can be used toward fulfilling the requirements for a minor or major in French, German, or Russian.


Suggested Two-Year Schedule (Per Language Specialization)

Fall (9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. MWF)

  • FREN 3320 Localization and Translation I
  • GERM 3310 Localization and Translation I
  • RUSS 3310 Localization and Translation I

Spring (10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. MWF)

  • FREN 3321 Localization and Translation
  • GERM 3311 Localization and Translation
  • RUSS 3311 Localization and Translation

Fall

  • New Group of Students Begins

Spring (10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. MWF)

Note: Localization and Translation is taken twice because the skills are practiced and reinforced the second time.

  • FREN 3321 Localization and Translation
  • GERM 3311 Localization and Translation
  • RUSS 3311 Localization and Translation

Any Time during the Two-Year Cycle

  • Two Culture Courses as Specified by Language Area


The Localization and Translation Teaching Team

Translation/Localization Professor

Content Professors