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A Certificate in Translating represents a theory-based skill developed at the bachelor’s degree level. It is however, not the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree. The Certificate may complement a major in any field, and is especially recommended for Majors and Minors in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, International Studies, or International Business.

To earn the Certificate in Translating French-English, students must complete a sequence of four translation courses or 12 credit hours. They take one course (3 credit hours) in the Theory and History of Translation, which is taught in English. In addition, they take three Practicum in Translation courses (9 credit hours) from French into English. All courses must be completed with a Grade of B or better.

The requirements for the Certificate in Translating French-English are:

• TRAN 3601 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies
• TRAN 4402 – Practicum in Translating I – French
• TRAN 4403 – Practicum in Translating II – French
• TRAN 4404 – Practicum in Translating III – French

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Translating French-English or contact the Director of this program, Professor Mary LaMarca.

A Certificate in Translating represents a theory-based skill developed at the bachelor’s degree level. It is however, not the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree. The Certificate may complement a major in any field, and is especially recommended for Majors and Minors in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, International Studies, or International Business.

To earn the Certificate in Translating German-English, students must complete a sequence of four translation courses or 12 credit hours. They take one course (3 credit hours) in the Theory and History of Translation, which is taught in English. In addition, they take three Practicum in Translation courses (9 credit hours) from German into English. All courses must be completed with a Grade of B or better.

The requirements for the Certificate in Translating German-English are:

• TRAN 3601 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies
• TRAN 4412 – Practicum in Translating I – German
• TRAN 4413 – Practicum in Translating II – German
• TRAN 4414 – Practicum in Translating III – German

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Translating German-English or contact the Director of this program, Professor Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau.

A Certificate in Translating represents a theory-based skill developed at the bachelor’s degree level. It is however, not the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree. The Certificate may complement a major in any field, and is especially recommended for Majors and Minors in French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, International Studies, or International Business.

To earn the Certificate in Translating Japanese-English, students must complete a sequence of four translation courses or 12 credit hours. They take one course (3 credit hours) in the Theory and History of Translation, which is taught in English. In addition, they take three Practicum in Translation courses (9 credit hours) from into English. All courses must be completed with a Grade of B or better.

The requirements for the Certificate in Translating Japanese-English are:

• TRAN 3601 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies
• TRAN 4422 – Practicum in Translating I – Japanese
• TRAN 4423 – Practicum in Translating II – Japanese
• TRAN 4424 – Practicum in Translating III – Japanese

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Translating Japanese-English or contact the Director of this program, Professor Boyd.

A Certificate in Translating represents a theory-based skill developed at the bachelor’s degree level. It is however, not the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree. The Certificate may complement a major in any field, and is especially recommended for Majors and Minors in French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, International Studies, or International Business.

To earn the Certificate in Translating Spanish-English, students must complete a sequence of four translation courses or 12 credit hours. They take one course (3 credit hours) in the Theory and History of Translation, which is taught in English. In addition, they take three Practicum in Translation courses (9 credit hours) from Spanish into English. All courses must be completed with a Grade of B or better.

The requirements for the Certificate in Translating Spanish-English are:

• TRAN 3601 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies
• TRAN 4442 – Practicum in Translating I – Spanish
• TRAN 4443 – Practicum in Translating II – Spanish
• TRAN 4444 – Practicum in Translating III – Spanish

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Translating Spanish-English or contact the Director of this program, Professor Anton Pujol.

The Certificate in Business Languages program provides classroom, optional overseas, and practical training in French for international business, which may also be recognized by international examinations. The certificate requires 15 credit hours. Beginning with an alternative fourth-semester course, the sequence continues with advanced-level coursework that includes a two-semester component in advanced business French. Majors in any field are welcome.

The requirements for the Certificate in Business French are:

Required Courses (6 credit hours)

• FREN 4120 – Advanced Business French I
• FREN 4121 – Advanced Business French II

Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Select any three FREN courses at the 3000 level or above. FREN 4410 will also be accepted.

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Business French or contact the Director of this program, Professor Mary LaMarca.

The Certificate in Business Languages program provides classroom, optional overseas, and practical training in German for international business, which may also be recognized by international examinations. The certificate requires 12 credit hours. Beginning with an alternative fourth-semester course, the sequence continues with advanced-level coursework that includes a two-semester component in advanced business German. Majors in any field are welcome.

The requirements for the Certificate in Business German are:

Required Courses (6 credit hours):

• GERM 4661 – Advanced Seminar in Business German I
• GERM 4671 – Advanced Seminar in Business German II

Elective Courses (6 credit hours):

Select two of the following:

• GERM 3670 – Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering I (English) (3)
• GERM 3680 – Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering II (English) (3)
• GERM 3690 – Seminar: Career Planning for the German-American Business World (3)

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Business German or contact the Director of this program, Professor Angela Jakeway.

The Certificate in Business Languages program provides classroom, optional overseas, and practical training in Japanese for international business, which may also be recognized by international examinations. The certificate requires 15 credit hours. Beginning with an alternative fourth-semester course, the sequence continues with advanced-level coursework in Japanese. Majors in any field are welcome.

The requirements for the Certificate in Business Japanese are:

Required Courses (15 credit hours)

• JAPN 3130 – Business and Culture in Japan
• JAPN 3201 – Upper Intermediate Japanese I
• JAPN 3202 – Upper Intermediate Japanese II
• JAPN 4206 – Advanced Spoken Business Japanese
• TRAN 4422 – Practicum in Translating I – Japanese

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Business Japanese or contact the Director of this program, Professor Enika Banerjee.

The Certificate in Business Languages program provides classroom, optional overseas, and practical training in Spanish for international business, which may also be recognized by international examinations. The certificate requires 12 credit hours. Beginning with an alternative fourth-semester course, the sequence continues with advanced-level coursework that includes a two-semester component in advanced business Spanish. Majors in any field are welcome.

The requirements for the Certificate in Business Spanish are:

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

• SPAN 3220 – Spanish for Business and International Trade
• SPAN 4120 – Advanced Business Spanish I
• SPAN 4121 – Advanced Business Spanish II

Elective Course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

• SPAN 3xxx – Spanish Elective
• SPAN 4xxx – Spanish Elective
• TRAN 4442 – Practicum in Translating I – Spanish
• TRAN 4443 – Practicum in Translating II – Spanish
• TRAN 4444 – Practicum in Translating III – Spanish

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Business Spanish, or contact Shaun Stone (sstone24@charlotte.edu).

The Certificate German for Engineering provides classroom, optional overseas , and practical training in German for Engineering. The certificate requires 12 credit hours. Beginning with two third- and fourth-semester courses in the German language at the 2000-level, the sequence continues with a selection of two out of three 3000-level seminars on German-American culture for Business and Engineering taught in English.

The requirements for the Certificate in German for Engineering are:

Required Courses (6 credit hours)

• GERM 2201 – Intermediate German I
• GERM 2202 – Intermediate German II

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two of the following courses taught in English:

• GERM 3670 – Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering I (English)
• GERM 3680 – Seminar: German-American Culture for Business and Engineering II (English)
• GERM 3690 – Seminar: Career Planning for the German-American Business World

For more information see the description of the Certificate German for Engineering or contact the Director of this program, Professor Bianca Potrykus.

The Certificate in Hispanic Literary Studies emphasizes the study of literatures written in Spanish from Latin America and Spain within the broader context of the language and culture studied in the major. Literature courses in Spanish enrich students’ perspectives by engaging them in the study of history, culture, and philosophy, enabling them to understand other people as well as encouraging introspection and a better understanding of the self and their place in the world. The certificate adds an additional credential to any major concentration and may be added to the existing Certificates in Languages and Culture Studies: Business Spanish and Translating Spanish-English.

The requirements for the Certificate in Hispanic Literary Studies are 15 credit hours:

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

• SPAN 3208 – Introduction to Literary Analysis
• SPAN 4208 – Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature
• SPAN 4209 – Survey of Spanish American Literature

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

• SPAN 4201 – Nineteenth Century Spanish Literature
• SPAN 4202 – Twentieth Century Spanish Literature
• SPAN 4205 – Novel of the Golden Age
• SPAN 4206 – Theater of the Golden Age
• SPAN 4210 – Studies in Spanish American Poetry
• SPAN 4211 – Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction
• SPAN 4212 – Studies in Spanish American Theater
• SPAN 4213 – Cervantes
• SPAN 4214 – Studies in Hispanic Children’s Literature
• SPAN 4215 – Studies in Regional Literature of the Americas
• SPAN 4216 – Social, Political, Cultural, Economic Issues in Hispanic Literature
• SPAN 4050 – Selected Topics in Spanish (only if approved by advisor)

For more information see the description of the Certificate in Hispanic Studies or contact the Director of this program, Professor José Manuel Batista.