Program Requirements
The Certificate in Literary Translation is designed for students who already have training in one or more foreign languages and whose writing skills are outstanding.
There are four formal requirements for admission to the CLTS program, the first two to be completed before formal application to the program, and the others to be submitted with application to the program.
- A 200-level foreign-language course or equivalent;
- An upper-level literature or culture course in student’s target language;
- Writing sample (creative or expository);
- A brief essay describing the student’s interest in the program and any prior experience with foreign languages and translations.
In order to be able to complete all certificate requirements in time, students should make every effort to apply to the program no later than the spring of their junior year, but in any case they must apply by the first week of their penultimate semester at UR.
In order to receive the Certificate in Literary Translation, students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in program coursework. All coursework must be approved by the CLTS advisor.
Return completed applications to the CLTS advisor.
Application materials are also available from the CLTS advisor, or the Center for Academic Support.