B.S. in German Translation
The Bachelor of Science in German Translation is a preprofessional degree designed for students to develop the skills needed to become working translators.
The program also introduces the rudiments of translation theory as it applies to the actual practice. While meeting requirements designed to ensure competence in German, translation majors take five core courses in translation during the junior and senior years. The major features a subject area specialty requirement, which enables translation students to acquire a level of expertise in a specific field in which they can specialize as translators. Translation majors are strongly encouraged to undertake study in a country where German is spoken.
Major Requirements:
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED
ALL MCLS MINORS AND MAJORS MUST CONSULT AN MCLS ADVISOR EACH SEMESTER.
ALL UPPER DIVISION COURSES ARE RESTRICTED. ALL STUDENTS REQUIRE A PERMIT FROM AN MCLS ADVISOR IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN SUCH COURSES.
A minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA is required for graduation.
Kaffeestunde (German Coffee Hour)
The department and the German faculty sponsor a German coffee hour (Kaffeestunde). Held weekly during regular semesters, Kaffeestunde is open to students of German at all levels, as well as friends of the German program. Refreshments are offered free of charge and at least one faculty member and one graduate student will be present for chat and conversation practice. German goodies are frequently served.
Study Abroad
Through the University's Office of Global Education, students may participate in an exchange program with the Technical University of Dresden or the University of Leipzig.