Certificate in French Translation
About This Program
The fifteen-hour Certificate in French Translation meets the increasing demands of local, national, and international organizations for professionals who can address the challenges of modern multicultural societies. The program is designed for students that have an interest in pursuing careers in translation, localization, business, marketing, human resources, health care, law, and linguistics. The certificate gives students conceptual tools and hands-on practice for written translation.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing French (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in French and Francophone cultures (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of course content knowledge as it pertains to French translation (e.g., textual analysis, communicative genres and conventions, translation theory, translation history) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
Curriculum
| FREN 3320 | LOCALIZATION AND TRANSLATION I | 3 |
| FREN 4314 | IMPROVING FRENCH GRAMMAR AND WRITING | 3 |
| FREN 4335 | BUSINESS FRENCH | 3 |
| FREN 4341 | TRANSLATION: FRENCH & ENGLISH | 3 |
| FREN 4342 | TOPICS IN TRANSLATION | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Relevant special topics courses can be substituted with the approval of the advisor in consultation with the Section Head of French.
Advising Resources
First time in college students will be advised by the AUEC.
New transfer students should email modladvisor@uta.edu before enrolling in classes at UTA.
Students with previous experience in one of the languages offered at UTA, must take a Placement Test. For more information, contact MODL Testing at modltesting@uta.edu or call 817-272-4605.
Location:
230 Hammond Hall
Email:
modladvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3161