Language Studies

Translation and Localization

Translation and Localization

Minor

Hours	15.5 - 24 Credit Hours
MAP	Major Academic Plan

Program Requirements

requirement 1 Complete 1 course

DIGHT 270 - Introduction to Localization 3.0

requirement 2 Complete 1 option

option 2.1 Complete 1 course

CHIN 327 - Chinese Translation and Interpretation 3.0

PLANG 414 - Introduction to Translation 3.0

PORT 360 - Introduction to Translation 3.0

SPAN 360 - Introduction to Translation 3.0

option 2.2 Complete 2 courses

SPAN 462A - Beginning Translation and Interpretation, English to Spanish 1.5

SPAN 462B - Beginning Translation and Interpretation, Spanish to English 1.5

requirement 3 Complete 1 course

PLANG 380 - Computer-Assisted Translation 3.0

requirement 4 Complete 1 course

PLANG 460 - Software Localization 3.0

PLANG 470 - Web Localization 3.0

requirement 5 Complete 1 course

NOTE: Course taken in Requirement 4 cannot double count for Requirement 5

DIGHT 250 - Web Publishing 3.0

DIGHT 260 - Tools for Text Processing and Analysis 3.0

PLANG 460 - Software Localization 3.0

PLANG 470 - Web Localization 3.0

PLANG 480 - Advanced Computer-Assisted Translation 3.0

PLANG 540 - Professional Language: Project Management 3.0

requirement 6 Complete 1 course

HCOLL 494R - Humanities On-campus Experiential Projects 3.0

PLANG 399R - Translation & Localization Internship 9.0v

Program Outcomes:

Development of linguistic and technical skills

Students will demonstrate the language, linguistic, and technical skills needed to effectively translate facts, concepts, and feelings from one language to another.

Management and implementation of translation/localization projects

Students will be able to tailor translation/localization projects according to each project's text type, audience, and purpose.