MLCS Certificate in Translation Studies

The Certificate in Translation Studies is an embedded undergraduate certificate that introduces students to the theory and practice of translation.

Overview

The certificate emphasizes cultural literacy and language proficiency, enabling students to refine their expertise in their chosen specialization of French, Spanish, French and Spanish combined, or Ukrainian. While it equips students with the foundational focus and skills needed to pursue further training in the field, it does not fully prepare them to become professional translators upon graduation.

Eligibility

This certificate is available to all undergraduate students at the University of Alberta. Students not in the Arts, Science, or Education faculties should consult with their home faculty’s Undergraduate Student Services office to determine how the certificate can fit into their programs.

Requirements

To be awarded the certificate, students must complete the following:

Required courses:

  • MLCS 300 - Introduction to Translation
  • MLCS 400 - The History of Translation

French Specialization

9 credits (3 courses) from the following list:

  • FREN 254 - Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice: French-English-French
  • FREN 354 - Translation: French into English
  • FREN 454 - Translation: English into French

3 credits (1 course) from:

  • FREN or FRANC or LINGQ or AUFRE at the 300-level or 400-level

Spanish Specialization

6 credits (2 courses) from the following:

  • SPAN 305 - Exercises in Translation: Spanish into English
  • SPAN 406 - Exercises in Translation: English into Spanish

6 credits (2 courses) from the following:

  • SPAN or AUSPA at the 300-level (excluding 300 and 306) or 400 level

Ukrainian Specialization

  • 12 credits (4 courses) in UKR at the 300- and/or 400-level

Combined French and Spanish

12 credits (4 courses) from the following list:

  • FREN 354 - Translation: French into English
  • FREN 454 - Translation: English into French
  • SPAN 305 - Exercises in Translation: Spanish into English
  • SPAN 406 - Exercises in Translation: English into Spanish

Learn more about the requirements for the MLCS Certificate in Translation Studies

Program Contact

For more information, please contact an Undergraduate Advisor for the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at mlcsug@ualberta.ca

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