Major in Translation

The major in Translation introduces students to techniques of translation and the importance of translation and interpreting in various disciplinary and professional settings (literary, social, political, legal, technological, medical, scientific, business, digital, etc.). Students learn about translation both as a process and a product, and explore skills for careers related to translation. While the Translation Major does not provide professional certification for translators, it will prepare students with a knowledge base and practical experience in translation appropriate for post-graduate certificate programs.

The guidelines of the program allow great flexibility in shaping a course of study according to your intellectual goals. As a student majoring in Translation, you will have the opportunity to work with faculty in several departments. If you wish to pursue a double major, it may be possible to count some courses for your other major toward your major in Translation as well. We also offer a Minor in Translation Studies. There is also the option of integrating one or two semesters of study abroad into your plans for the major. 

We encourage you to keep in regular touch with our Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), and we invite you to become part of the Comp Lit community.  Our department organizes a welcome back reception every year in September, a holiday reception in December for all students and faculty in Comparative Literature, and a graduation reception in April. We encourage you to meet our graduate students and to attend lectures and other events organized by the department, in order to learn more about new ideas and current debates in the field of Comparative Literature.