Overview of Curriculum
The Program in Translation and Interpreting offers educational opportunities related to professional translation and interpreting. We offer a series of courses designed for highly proficient bilinguals from the various language communities who want to develop their knowledge and skills in translation and interpreting. Students planning to register in our courses are expected to already possess a high level of proficiency in both languages in which they plan to develop translation and/or interpreting skills.
Courses are offered through the Office of Evening Classes and Summer Session to fit the schedules of working adults, and are available in the Twin Cities and in Rochester. Twin Cities classes generally meet on the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota. Classes in Rochester meet at the University of Minnesota Rochester Center.
Some courses are taught in English, while others are bilingual in several languages. Spanish-English sections are offered on a regular basis. However, the viability of sections in other languages is dependent on the number of interested participants.
Overview of Course Offerings
Translation: The conversion of written texts from one language to another.
Interpreting: The re-expression of spoken messages in spoken form in a second language.
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When is this course offered? |
How is this course taught? |
Who can register for this course? |
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TrIn 3001: Introduction to Translation (3 credits) |
Summer and Fall Semester |
Bilingual in several languages |
Students who completed the Language Screening form and had their writing samples approved |
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TrIn 3101: Introduction to Interpreting (3 credits) |
Fall Semester |
Taught in English |
Anyone (Students intending to complete the certificate should plan on registering for TrIn 3102 the Spring Semester immediately following to stay on track) |
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TrIn 3102: Consecutive Interpreting (3 credits) |
Spring Semester |
Bilingual in several languages |
Students who completed TrIn 3101 the Fall Semester prior or those who were unable to register for this course immediately following the completion of TrIn 3101 |
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TrIn 1201: Health Care for Interpreters (3 credits) |
Fall Semester every other year (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, etc.) |
Taught in English |
Anyone |
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TrIn 4201: Interpreting in Health Care Settings (3 credits) |
Spring Semester every other year (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, etc.) |
Bilingual in several languages |
Students who completed TrIn 3101, TrIn 3102, and TrIn 1201 |
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TrIn 1301: American Law for Interpreters (3 credits) |
Fall Semester every other year (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, etc.) |
Taught in English |
Anyone |
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TrIn 4301: Interpreting in Legal Settings (3 credits) |
Spring Semester every other year (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, etc.) |
Bilingual in several languages |
Students who completed TrIn 3101, TrIn 3102, and TrIn 1301 |
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*TrIn 3900: Topics in Translation and Interpreting (3 credits) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies - may depend on your language pair |
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*TrIn 5900: Topics in Translation and Interpreting (3 credits) |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies - may depend on your language pair |
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*TrIn 5993: Directed Study (1-3 credits) |
Summer, Fall Semester, and Spring Semester |
Varies |
For further information call 612-624-4000 or e-mail info@cce.umn.edu |
* = Additional TrIn courses are optional and are not required to complete the certificate.
Elective Courses (choose one):
- Ling 1701: Language and Society, 4 credits (offered every semester)
- Ling 3001/5001: Introduction to Linguistics, 4 credits (offered every semester)
- Comm 1102: Introduction to Communication, 3 credits
- Other (Students may petition to substitute an appropriate course in public health, nursing, law enforcement, etc.) For further information call 612-624-4000 or e-mail cceinfo@umn.edu.
All courses are subject to change. For the most current information on course offerings and availability, go to http://onestop.umn.edu.
Students who wish to continue beyond one or two courses may apply to the Certificate Program in Interpreting.
