Florida International University

Department of Modern Languages

DRAFT PROPOSAL

Portuguese Translation and Interpretation Certificate Program

John B. Jensen, Director (Modern Languages)

Erik Camayd-Freixas (Modern Languages)

Theodore R. Young (Modern Languages)

This certificate program offers two18-credit tracks: one in translation and one in interpretation. It is intended to help prepare bilingual speakers to work professionally in the fields of Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese translation/interpretation by providing them with both the theoretical bases for their work and extensive practice. Because classes are small and most class work is individualized, the program is designed to meet the needs of both students with no prior experience and of working professionals.

Language Prerequisite : The level of language competence required for admission to the program is such that students, with rare exceptions, must have acquired both English and Portuguese through extensive residence in countries speaking those languages. Such bilingual students may need to enhance their formal knowledge of one of their languages through specific course work, upon advice from the program Director. It is not anticipated that students whose only contact with the second language has been in the classroom will be sufficiently prepared for the Certificate.

Required Course: both tracks (3)

PRT 3810 Introduction to Portuguese Translation and Interpretation

Required Courses: Translation track (9)

PRT 3800 Translation I

PRT xxxx Translation II

PRT xxxx Translation III

Required Courses: Interpretation track (9)

PRT 3812 Interpretation I

PRT 3991 Interpretation II

PRT 3993 Interpretation III

Elective Courses (6)

All students must take two additional courses; at least one of these will be in language; the other may be in language or in a related culture/social studies discipline, upon approval of the program Director. Below are some possible choices:

Language: Translation Track

POR 3500 Portuguese for Business

POR 3421 Review Grammar and Writing II

ENC 1200 Business Letters and Reports

ENC 2210 Technical Writing

ENC 2301 Expository Writing

ENC 3211 Report and Technical Writing

CRW 2001 Introduction to Creative Writing

Language: Interpretation Track

POR 3400 Advanced Oral Portuguese

ORI 3000 Basic Oral Interpretation

ORI 3003 Intermediate Oral Interpretation [pre: ORI 3000]

SPC 2050 Voice and Diction

SPC 2600 Public Speaking

LIN 5212 Applied Phonetics [pre: LIN 3010]

SPT 4806 Oral Skills for Interpreters

Culture/Social Studies: Both tracks

POR 3500 Luso-Brazilian Culture

LAH 4600 History of Brazil

LAH 2020 Latin American Civilization

AMH 2000 Origins of American Civilization

AMH 2020 American History, 1850 to the Present

LIN 3010 Introduction to General Linguistics

John B. Jensen 1/30/01