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 (18-20 credits)
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 (11-13 credits)
Required Coursework:
- ENGL 309 – Literary Translating Workshop Credits: 4
- Translation Project Credit(s): 0-1 (arrange with Program coordinator)
Elective Coursework:
One course in creative writing (see list) Credits: 3-4
One course in cross-linguistic theory and practice Credits: 3-4