Smith College is offering a new concentration in Translation Studies. The program will build on the historical strength of foreign language study at Smith and is expected to appeal to students who want to refine their knowledge of two or more languages and cultures (including English).
Student concentrators may not only be drawn to the literary side of translation; they may also seek to link their knowledge in the social sciences or sciences to their practice of a foreign language, translating governmental or legal documents, working with immigrant or refugee communities who need the help of a translator or interpreter, or translating scientific papers.
Requirements for the concentration include a “gateway course” titled “The Art of Translation”; one course with a focus on translation theory, translation or practice; two courses in the language/literature/culture of the foreign language; one elective in translation studies, linguistics, the foreign language or one elective that focuses on problems of language; two practical experiences; an E-Portfolio Language Passport; and a capstone project.
The Translation Studies concentration will be limited to 12 students per class year. Students are encouraged to apply for participation in the concentration in the spring of their sophomore year. The current application deadline is today, December 10.
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