Major, Minor, and Microcredential

We offer curriculum at three levels:

• Major (B.A.) with tracks in either Comparative Literature (41-44 credits) or Literary Translation (40-44 credits)
• Minor in Literary Translation (18-20 credits)
• Microcredential in Literary Translation (11-13 credits)

Major: Comparative Literature Track (41-44 Credits)

Basic Requirements: (16 Credits) 

• CMLT 200 - Reading Transnationally: (subtitle) Credits: 4
• ENGL 309 - Literary Translating Workshop Credits: 4
• CMLT 499 - Directed Study OR other Thesis/Capstone (with approval)  Credits: 4
• One preparatory course in Language & Literature (see list) Credits: 4

Four upper-level literature courses, at least two in a language other than English, and at least one focusing on the role of genre (chosen under advisement) Credits: 16

Two courses in cross-linguistic theory and practice Credits: 6-8

One course in global politics and culture Credits: 3-4

Major: Literary Translation Track (40-44 Credits)

Basic Requirements: (16 Credits) 

• CMLT 200 - Reading Transnationally: (subtitle) Credits: 4
• ENGL 309 - Literary Translating Workshop Credits: 4
• ENGL 361 - History of the English Language Credits: 4
• CMLT 499 - Directed Study OR other Thesis/Capstone (with approval)  Credits: 4

Two courses in the craft of creative writing from this list, at least one at the 300- or 400-level Credits: 7-8

Two literature courses Credits: 8

Two courses in cross-linguistic theory and practice Credits: 6-8

One course in global politics and culture Credits: 3-4

Minor in Literary Translation

Core Courses: (12 Credits) 

• CMLT 200 - Reading Transnationally: (subtitle) Credits: 4
• ENGL 309 - Literary Translating Workshop Credits: 4
• ENGL 361 - History of the English Language Credits: 4

One course in cross-linguistic theory and practice Credits: 3-4

One course in global politics and culture Credits: 3-4

Integrative Curricular Microcredential in Literary Translation

Required Coursework:  

• ENGL 309 - Literary Translating Workshop Credits: 4
• Translation Project Credit(s): 0-1 (arrange with Program coordinator)

Elective Coursework:  

• One course in cross-linguistic theory and practice Credits: 3-4
• One course in creative writing (see list) Credits: 3-4