2026-2027 Course Catalog
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for the Master of Arts in Translation & Interpreting on campus or online
The Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies in the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting. Candidates for the master’s degree may specialize in Translation for the Professions, Literary and Applied Literary Translation, Conference and Community Interpreting, or a combination of these areas. The MA program may be completed either on campus or online.
for the Master of Arts in Translation & Interpreting on campus or online
For general policies applying to graduate students, refer to the Graduate College Handbook.
This degree program can be completed either on campus or online; the requirements are listed below:
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | Core requirements | | | | TRST 407 | Terminology | 4 | | TRST 410 | Translation and Interpreting Theory & Practice | 4 | | TRST 500 | Translation and Interpreting: Reflective Practice | 4 | | TRST 540 | Capstone | 4 | | Specialization: Students must complete 8 hours in one specialization: | | 8 | | Specialization Course list on Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies webpage | | | | Elective courses | | 8 | | Elective Course list on Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies webpage | | | | Total Hours | | 32 |
Other Requirements
Grad Other Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
for the Master of Arts in Translation & Interpreting on campus or online
- Understanding of theories of and approaches to a variety of translation and interpreting fields
- Awareness of cultural, ethical, and epistemological aspects of translation and interpreting practices
- Understanding of and appreciation for language use as a cultural practice
- Command of technical tools regularly used in translation or interpreting
- Demonstrated skill in creation, management, and production of an individual project in a specialized subfield (interpreting, literary translation, technical and professional translation)
for the Master of Arts in Translation & Interpreting on campus or online
The Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies
Program Director: Ryan K. Shosted\ Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies website\ Translation & Interpreting Program website \ 4080 Foreign Languages Building\ 707 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
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