The undergraduate minor in translation for global literacy requires a minimum of 18 s.h., including a minimum of 12 s.h. in courses taken at the University of Iowa. At least 12 s.h. of coursework must be taken in courses numbered 2000 or above. Students must maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
Students are encouraged to declare the minor after satisfying the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement or during more advanced language study. Most students who successfully complete the minor will need at least 6 s.h. of additional coursework beyond the GE CLAS Core requirement in language study.
Students may count a maximum of 6 s.h. of coursework taken for each major, minor, or certificate program toward the requirements for the minor. Students who earn a B.A. in translation may not earn a minor in translation for global literacy.
All students should tailor their plan of study to their experience and objectives. Students interested in the minor should meet with a faculty member associated with the minor program as soon as possible to develop an individualized plan of study.
Courses listed in two or more categories may only be used toward one requirement.
The minor in translation for global literacy requires the following coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Translation Courses | 6 | |
| Language, Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Courses | 6 | |
| Capstone Course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Core Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| TRNS:2000 | Translation and Global Society | 3 |
Translation Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 6 s.h. from these: | ||
| TRNS:3179/CLSA:3979/ENGL:3850 | Undergraduate Translation Workshop | 3 |
| ASIA:3208/TRNS:3208/WLLC:3208 | Classical Chinese Literature Through Translation | 3 |
| ASLE:2500 | Introduction to Interpreting | 3-4 |
| CHIN:3201/TRNS:3202 | Workshop in Chinese Literary Translation | 3 |
| ENGL:3724 | Writers' Seminar: Literary Translation | 3 |
| ENGL:4724 | Advanced Writers' Seminar: Literary Translation | 3 |
| FREN:3232/TRNS:3232 | French Literary Translation Workshop | 3 |
| JPNS:3201/TRNS:3201 | Workshop in Japanese Literary Translation | 3 |
| KORE:3200 | Introduction to Korean-English Translation | 3 |
| SPAN:3030 | Translation Workshop: English to Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN:3050 | Translation Workshop: Spanish to English | 3 |
| SPAN:4980 | Advanced Translation: Spanish to English | 3 |
Language, Linguistics, Literature, and Culture Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 6 s.h. in this area (the following are sample courses): | ||
| TRNS:4040 | Topics in Translation | 3-4 |
| TRNS:4480 | Literature and Translation | 3 |
| ASIA:2222/GWSS:2222/WLLC:2222 | Women in Premodern East Asian Literature | 3 |
| FREN:3060 | Introduction to Reading and Writing in Literature | 3 |
| GRMN:3501 | German Writers Engaged | 3 |
| GRMN:3550 | The Politics of Remembrance in German Multicultural Literature and Film | 3 |
| JPNS:3203 | Modern Japanese Fiction in Translation | 3 |
| JPNS:3204 | Topics in Japanese Literature in Translation | 3 |
| SPAN:2300 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 4 |
| Other courses approved by advisor (students can select from a wide range of options) | ||
Capstone Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| TRNS:4500 | Undergraduate Capstone Project (consult advisor; credit earned toward certificate should total 18 s.h.) | 3 |
| A departmental capstone course in which a project on translation is completed (must be approved by advisor) | 3 | |
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.
Translation for Global Literacy, Minor
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| The undergraduate minor in translation and global literacy requires a minimum of 18 s.h., including a minimum of 12 s.h. in courses taken at the University of Iowa. | ||
| Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. | ||
| Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. | ||
| At least 12 s.h. of coursework must be taken in courses numbered 2000 or above. | ||
| Students may count a maximum of 6 s.h. of coursework taken for each major, minor, or certificate program toward the requirements for the minor. | ||
| Students interested in the minor should meet with the faculty advisor associated with the minor program as soon as possible to develop an individualized plan of study. | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| TRNS:2000 | Translation and Global Society | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor: translation course or language, linguistics, literature, and culture course a, b | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor: translation course or language, linguistics, literature, and culture course a, b | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor: translation course or language, linguistics, literature, and culture course a, b | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor: translation course or language, linguistics, literature, and culture course a, b | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| TRNS:4500 | Undergraduate Capstone Project | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- a
- Students must complete 6 s.h. of "language, linguistics, literature, and culture" coursework. There are many different courses that can count toward this requirement. Please consult with your advisor to choose coursework.
- b
- Students must complete 6 s.h. of translation coursework. See the General Catalog for a list of approved courses.