MA in Language, Literature, and Translation (MALLT)
The MA in Language, Literature, and Translation (MALLT) is an interdisciplinary MA degree program focused on global languages, literatures and translation. With over 50 faculty from five different departments, MALLT offers a flexible program of study tailored to your professional goals. Three departments—French, Italian and Comparative Literature, Foreign Languages and Literature and Translation & Interpreting Studies cooperate in offering this interdepartmental, interdisciplinary master’s program designed for the student who wishes to focus on language, literature, and translation on a cross-cultural basis. Students may complete one of the following concentrations: Comparative Literature; French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture; German Language, Literature, and Culture and Translation (Professional Track or Research Track). In addition to these specific concentrations, students may pursue coursework in Classical Greek; Classics; Hebrew Studies, Italian Studies, Latin; and Slavic Languages. MALLT also allows students interested in Linguistics or Spanish to complete double concentrations, or the joint MLIS/MALLT of MBA/MALLT (Translation) coordinated degrees.
Programs
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA/Library and Information Science, MLIS
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Classics
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Comparative Literature
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Classical Greek
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: German Language, Literature, and Culture
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Interpreting
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Latin
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Linguistics
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Spanish and Hispanophone Language, Literature, and Culture
- Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: Translation
Language, Literature & Translation Courses
MALLT 700 Language Teaching Methods
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to practical issues of language instruction for new teaching assistants and language teachers; explores some theoretical issues related to second- and foreign language learning.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 703 Seminar in Language and Communication:
3 cr. Graduate.
Survey of basic theories on the nature of language and of the modes of verbal communication, with emphasis on the socio-cultural aspects.
Prerequisites: grad st; proficiency in a language other than English
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2009, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 704 Seminar in Cultural Studies:
3 cr. Graduate.
Investigation of cultural phenomena in their socio-historical contexts in their symbolization in folklore, literature, and art. Specific topics and any additional prereqs announced in the Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: CompLit 704 & MALLT 704 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 706 Seminar in Foreign Language Methodology and Pedagogy
3 cr. Graduate.
Nature and direction of recent developments in foreign language methodology and instructional principles.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2010, Fall 2006, Fall 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 707 Seminar in Methods of Literary Analysis:
3 cr. Graduate.
Two or more theoretical and methodological approaches to literature, with application to selected literary texts. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: CompLit 707 & MALLT 707(701) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 708 Proseminar in Linguistics
3 cr. Graduate.
Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Linguis 708(701) & MALLT 708 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Study and practice of literary translation in its cultural setting. Discussion of essays, analysis of published translations, translation practice, and collegial discussion of students' work.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: MALLT 709 & Trnsltn 709 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 712 Bibliographic and Research Methodology in Foreign Language and Literature
3 cr. Graduate.
Discussion of types of research in languages and literatures, bibliographic resources and sources of research support.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1999, Fall 1998, Fall 1996.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 721 The Old Testament in Literature and the Arts
3 cr. Graduate.
The impact of the Old Testament on literature and the arts; its influence on major subsequent reliqious classics and through them on music, philosophy, and the visual arts.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 728 Literary Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar in literary translation focusing on various genres including prose, poetry, essays, and theater; publication and copyright matters.
Prerequisites: grad st; admission to Translation Program.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 740 Approaches to the Modern I
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on the major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped multiple approaches to the modern across the academy.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: English 740, Hist 740, & MALLT 740 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 1991.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 741 Approaches to the Modern II
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped approaches to the modern across periods.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: English 741, Hist 741 & MALLT 741 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2013, Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 781 Graduate Study Abroad: Language and Culture:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Coursework in a foreign language or culture taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MALLT program faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons MALLT coord comm chair.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Summer 2014, Summer 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 782 Graduate Study Abroad: Pre-1900 Literature:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Coursework in pre-1900 literature taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MALLT program faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons MALLT coord comm chair.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 1999, Fall 1998, Spring 1996, Fall 1995.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 783 Graduate Study Abroad: Post-1900 Literature:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Coursework in post-1900 literature taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MALLT program faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons MALLT coord comm chair.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2002, Spring 1999.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 790 Thesis
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Independent study and research on a master's thesis under supervision of the student's advisory committee.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons advisory committee.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 791 Reading and Research - Greek or Latin
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 792 Reading and Research - Comparative Literature
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 793 Reading and Research - French or Italian
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 794 Reading and Research - German
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 795 Reading and Research - Hebrew or Arabic
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Summer 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 796 Reading and Research - Language
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2007, Fall 2004, Fall 1996, Spring 1996.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 797 Reading and Research - Polish or Russian or Serbo-Croatian
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 798 Reading and Research - Spanish or Portuguese
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2002, Spring 2000, Spring 1999, Fall 1998.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 799 Reading and Research
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Directed reading and research on a topic selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisory committee.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
MALLT 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
Translation and Interpreting Courses
TRNSLTN 201 Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Linguistic and cultural aspects of globalization analyzed alongside emerging practices in various language service professions/specializations; prevailing modes of multilingual communication and cross-cultural interaction.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 400 Consecutive Interpreting
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Professional protocols and practices of different modalities of consecutive interpreting; exercises for improvement of split-attention, short-term memory and information organization; ethical principles of interpreting profession.
Prerequisites: junior standing and sixth semester of a foreign language.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 409 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study and practice of literary translation in its cultural setting. Discussion of essays, analysis of published translations, translation practice, and collegial discussion of students' work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and sixth semester or equivalent of a foreign language.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 410 Comparative Systems for Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Comparative systems in society; how those systems relate to the field of translation; how to make informed translation choices based on subtle differences in systems.
Prerequisites: juniorr standing and satisfaction of Oral and Written Communication Part A GER.
General Education Requirements: OWCB, HU
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 411 Ethics and Procedures in Interpreting
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamentals of providing spoken language interpreting services in various settings.
Prerequisites: sixth semester of any language or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 422 Simultaneous Interpreting
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The field and practice of simultaneous interpretation, covering the historical development, cognitive processes and how SIMS is used in other contexts.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of GLOBAL 499 w/same topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 427 Project Management in Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles of project management and quality assurance in translation industry standards and techniques of effective project management for a variety of language service projects.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 428 Editing for Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Translation industry standards and best practices for quality assurance. Students edit texts in English, applying style guides and implementing effective research techniques.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of Translation Program Director.
Last Taught: Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 430 Internship in Translation/Interpreting
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Internship offering on-the-job experience to students with a background in translation.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of Translation Program Director.
Last Taught: Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 465 Introduction to Translation: English to French
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Translation of texts from English into French. Comparative study of French and English syntax and comparative culture.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of B or better in FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 427(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: FRENCH 465 & TRNSLTN 465 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as repeat of FRENCH 499 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 465G Introduction to Translation: English to French
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Translation of texts from English into French. Comparative study of French and English syntax and comparative culture.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of B or better in FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 427(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: FRENCH 465 & TRNSLTN 465 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as repeat of FRENCH 499 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 530 Business and Professional Aspects of Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Practical knowledge needed to succeed as free-lance or in-house translators; marketing, advertising, negotiating as well as legal and tax issues.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of one of the following: FRENCH 415(P), GERMAN 425(P), SPANISH 347(P), SPANISH 707(P), TRNSLTN 415(P), TRNSLTN 425(P), or TRNSLTN 707(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 530G Business and Professional Aspects of Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Practical knowledge needed to succeed as free-lance or in-house translators; marketing, advertising, negotiating as well as legal and tax issues.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of one of the following: FRENCH 415(P), GERMAN 425(P), SPANISH 347(P), SPANISH 707(P), TRNSLTN 415(P), TRNSLTN 425(P), or TRNSLTN 707(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 550 Advanced Modes of Interpreting
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practice of simultaneous & consecutive interpreting; sight translation; note-taking; technology in interpreting.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of GLOBAL 499 w/same topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 699 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a faculty or instructional academic staff member. Student must submit a study proposal. For further information, consult program coord.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.5 GPA; writ cons instr, dept chair & asst dean for SAS.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 700 Consecutive Interpreting
3 cr. Graduate.
Professional protocols and practices of different modalities of consecutive interpreting; exercises for improvement of split-attention, short-term memory and information organization; ethical principles of interpreting profession.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of Translation Program Director.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 702 Introduction to Translation: English to Spanish
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic skills necessary for professional translation. Translation of texts from English into Spanish. Summarizing texts; sight translation.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 703 Introduction to Translation: Japanese to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic skills for translating texts from Japanese to English; focus on articles and documents encountered in business, banking, legal, medical, and academic contexts.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program.
Last Taught: Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 704 Introduction to Translation: Arabic to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Translating texts from Arabic to English, including media articles, political texts, and literary and consumer-oriented texts. Identifying and developing translation strategies; proofreading and editing own work.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program, or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 706 Introduction to Translation: French to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts form French into English. Summarizing texts. Sight translation.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program, or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: FRENCH 706 and TRNSLTN 706 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as repeat of FRENCH 415/TRNSLTN 415 if taken for grad credit.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 707 Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic skills necessary for professional translation. Translation of texts from Spanish into English. Summarizing texts; sight translation.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and SPANISH 308(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of SPANISH 707. Not open for cr to students w/ grad cr in SPANISH 347.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 708 Introduction to Translation: German to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced skills for German to English translation including texts encountered in 'real world;' document terminology; translation strategies and tools; researching parallel texts; translation history and methodology.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Study and practice of literary translation in its cultural setting. Discussion of essays, analysis of published translations, translation practice, and collegial discussion of students' work.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: MALLT 709 and TRNSLTN 709 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 710 Comparative Systems for Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Comparative systems in society; how those systems relate to field of translation; how to make informed translation choices based on subtle differences in systems.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 711 Ethics and Procedures in Interpreting
3 cr. Graduate.
Fundamentals of providing spoken language interpreting services in various settings.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program, or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 712 Seminar in Advanced Translation: English to Spanish
3 cr. Graduate.
Comparative study of Spanish and English syntax; advanced translation (English to Spanish) of texts from the humanities, social and political sciences, technical writing, advertising.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 713 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Japanese to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Translation of ideas and conceptual knowledge in subject areas including economics, law, society, culture, and history.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and TRNSLTN 703(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 714 Advanced Translation: Arabic to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Translating a variety of texts from Arabic to English, including media articles, political texts, literary and consumer-oriented texts. Identifying and developing translation strategies.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program, or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 716 Seminar in Advanced Translation: French to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Translation from French into English; advanced grammar; techniques of documentation.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: FRENCH 716 and TRNSLTN 716 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 717 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Spanish to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Comparative study of Spanish and English syntax; advanced translation (Spanish to English) of texts from the humanities, social and political sciences, technical writing, advertising.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and SPANISH 707(P), or graduate credit in SPANISH 347(P), or consent of Translation Program Director.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of SPANISH 717. Not open for cr to students w/ grad cr in SPANISH 447.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 718 Seminar in Advanced German Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Refinement of translation skills; concentration on specific types of texts.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, a grade of B or better in TRNSLTN 708(P), admitted to the Translation Program, or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 719 Introduction to Translation: Russian to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Translation process as combination of linguistic, cultural, ethical, and logistic challenges; translation strategies for business, media, academic, legal, commercial, medical, technical, and popular culture documents.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 720 Topics in Translation:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced and specialized translation skills courses targeting the translation industry.
Prerequisites: graduate standing. Additional prerequisites may be required, depending on topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 722 Simultaneous Interpreting
3 cr. Graduate.
Reviewing traditional modes; working with technology-assisted interpretation; and skill building in sight translation, note-taking, summary and the emerging mode SimConsec.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of TRNSLTN 720 w/ same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 726 Computer-Assisted Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Terminology and database management for translators. Students should know D2L, Microsoft Office Suite and Explorer, how to compress files, view invisibles, format, navigate file structures.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and completion of an approved introductory graduate level translation course, or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 727 Project Management in Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Principles of project management and quality assurance in the global language services industry; standards and techniques of effective project management for a variety of language service projects.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admitted to the Translation Program.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of TRNSLTN 720 w/ same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 728 Editing for Translation
3 cr. Graduate.
Translation industry standards and best practices for quality assurance. Students edit texts in English, applying style guides and implementing effective research techniques.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of Translation Program Director.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of TRNSLTN720 w/ same title.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 729 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Russian to English
3 cr. Graduate.
Translation of ideas and conceptual knowledge in subject areas including economics, law, society, culture, and history.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and TRNSLTN 719(P), or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 730 Internship in Translation/Interpreting
3 cr. Graduate.
Internship offering on-the-job experience to students in the graduate program in translation.
Prerequisites: TRNSLTN 726(P); approved graduate level advanced translation course.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 750 Advanced Modes of Interpreting
3 cr. Graduate.
Practice of simultaneous & consecutive interpreting; sight translation; note-taking; technology in interpreting.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 790 Thesis
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Independent study and research on a master's thesis under supervision of the student's advisory committee.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of advisory committee.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 799 Independent Study
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Independent study.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Retakeable up to 9 cr w/ chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 820 Translation Theory
3 cr. Graduate.
The role of translation in development of languages, cultures, and societies; cultural and ideological forces shaping translations; contemporary theories of translation.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: COMPLIT 820 and TRNSLTN 820 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
TRNSLTN 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
| Name | Rank | Degree | School | Graduate Faculty | Emeritus Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktorija Bilić | Assistant Professor | PhD | Heidelberg University, Germany | Yes | No |
| Lorena Terando | Associate Professor | PhD | State University of New York at Binghamton | Yes | No |
| Leah Leone | Assistant Professor | PhD | University of Iowa | Yes | No |
| Kathryn Scholz | Senior Lecturer | University of Minnesota | Yes | No | |
| Amy Olen | Lecturer | PhD | University of Texas, Austin | No | No |