Courses in Other Languages (OL)
and Translating (TRAN)


Other Languages (OL)

OL 298 - Special Topics in Foreign Languages - (Demand) 1-5 hrs. cr.
Languages not currently a part of the curriculum may be offered on appropriate demand, subject to the availability of faculty. For each offering, a course in a specific target language will be structured with the objective of developing the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills of the student in the target language. Each offering will have a syllabus stating specific requirements of the course as well as prerequisites.

OL 498 - Advanced Topics in Foreign Languages - (Demand) 1-5 hrs. cr.
Advanced studies in foreign languages and literatures not currently part of the curriculum may be offered on appropriate demand, subject to the availability of faculty. For each offering, a course in a specific language will be structured with the objective of developing further the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills of the student in the target language, as well as developing a further awareness of the literature of the specific language. Each offering will have a syllabus stipulating specific requirements of the course as well as prerequisites.


Translating (TRAN)

Tran 300 - Introduction to Professional Translating - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
An introduction to the general principles, procedures, theories, and tools of translating. Students will translate a wide variety of short texts into English. Some basic principles of linguistics will be covered. The language combinations possible will be determined by the availability of faculty at the time of preregistration for the course. Prerequisites: Excellent English language skills and completion of at least one foreign language course at the 300 level or the equivalent.

 

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