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Interpreting Studies is an interdepartmental program to certify qualified students in general language interpreting in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish or Portuguese, or in other languages. As specified in the list of requirements below, this program coordinates three disciplinary areas: interpreting, communication, and languages. Courses in interpreting are courses in techniques and do not involve themselves with the teaching of languages. A discipline such as interpreting is a meeting ground for all language departments.

Studies in the field of interpreting may lead to the Certificate in General Language Interpretation (CGLI). This certificate opens two possible avenues: a) together with the B.A. or B.S. in any field, it can expand opportunities for employment in social service and governmental agencies as well as in business and industry; b) the training required for the certificate screens and prepares potential candidates for graduate work in interpreting studies.

Admission to the program and courses is by examination and/or interview with the Program Director, Professor Gentzler.

Requirements: six courses or 18 credits are required for the certificate. Two courses are taken in each of the following three areas: interpreting, communication, and languages. Communication and language courses must be approved in advance by the program advisers.

A. Interpreting Studies—INTERPRT 481 and 482 (also listed as FRENCH 481 and 482).

B. Communication—two courses (300 level or above) selected from English, international relations, political science, economics, business, geography, history, communication, journalism, linguistics or sociology.

C. Languages—two courses in one or two languages other than English. These are advanced foreign language courses (300 level or above) in translation, composition, business, literature or communication.

Residency abroad for at least one semester is optional and can replace one of the two courses required in languages other than English.

Information on programs for study around the world is available at International Programs, 467 Hills South, tel. (413) 545-2710. In addition to language study, it is possible to pursue a semester of study at the Interpreter’s School of Zurich (DOZ).