Certificate in Translation Studies in Japanese

General Information

While the certificate does not prepare students to be full-fledged translators upon graduation, it provides them with the necessary focus to pursue further training in the profession. Furthermore, since cultural literacy is emphasized in the certificate, students who complete its requirements will have honed their skills in their area of specialization and will be ready to embark on many types of careers requiring cultural expertise in government organizations, foreign trade, business abroad, and tourism.

Who is eligible: All Undergraduate students
Application: Students must complete the Declaration or Change of Certificate(s) form as soon as they begin working toward this certificate

Certificate Requirements (18 units)

Undergraduate students in all Faculties may pursue this certificate in translation studies in Japanese while completing the undergraduate program in their respective Faculties.

An Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of East Asian Studies can provide guidance about equivalent courses and knowledge as preparation for the courses in this certificate.

Required Courses

3 units from

Notes

Students are strongly urged to consult their respective Undergraduate Programs Office for advice on how to fit this certificate within their undergraduate program, particularly in Business.

Application to graduate with this certificate

An Embedded Certificate can only be awarded at the time of Graduation. When Faculty of Arts students apply to graduate in Bear Tracks they must also declare certificate completion (see Academic Schedule ).

Students from other faculties must apply for this certificate through Undergraduate Students Services in the Faculty of Arts by the application deadline for convocation.

Contact Information

For further information about this certificate program, students should consult with an Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of East Asian Studies.