Undergraduate Certificate in German Translation

Students receive an Undergraduate Certificate in German Translation by completing 15 hours course work according to the sequence set forth by LFS.  All courses taken in the Department of Language and Foreign Studies toward the certificate may be used by undergraduates toward departmental majors or minors in the same language.

This certificate program provides students with an academic grounding in translation theory and practice.  The emphasis of this program is on translation into English.  Students interested in obtaining further translation credentials are encouraged to discuss their options with the faculty translation advisor.

For core courses to count toward the certificate, students must receive a grade of B or better; for elective courses, a grade of C or better is required.

Admission to the Program

Open to all students who have completed German Conversation and Composition II (GERM-333) or equivalent.  Equivalency is determined in consultation with faculty advisor.  Students whose native language is not English must meet university requirements for English competency (minimum TOEFL score of 600 on the paper based, 250 on the computer based, or 100 on the Internet based version).  Before commencing the program, students should consult the faculty translation advisor in the Department of Language and Foreign Studies to plan out their program of study.

Course Requirements

Core Courses:

• GERM-338  Introduction to German Translation
• GERM-339  Business German

Elective Courses: The remaining three courses may be selected from offerings in German at the level of GERM-336 or above.  In each elective course, students complete an additional translation project beyond the normal course requirements and must receive a satisfactory evaluation for their project.  Students will only be permitted to do these translation projects after having completed at least one of the core courses listed above.

For more information contact Faculty Translation Advisor

Dr. Olga Rojer
202-885-2139
orojer@american.edu