The DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURE STUDIES (LCS) at UNC Charlotte (www.languages.uncc.edu/) offers a well established curriculum in translating and translation studies (TTS):

	UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TRANSLATING (CT in English-French, English-German, and English-Spanish), created in 1979 (www.languages.uncc.edu/translating.htm)
	GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TRANSLATING AND TRANSLATION STUDIES (GCTTS in English-Spanish), created in 2001 (www.languages.uncc.edu/GradCertFlier.doc)
	MASTERS OF ARTS IN SPANISH (www.languages.uncc.edu/masters/index.htm), also created in 2001, with two tracks from which to choose: • Translating and Translation Studies (TTS) • Language, Literature, and Culture (LLC)

The TTS track of the Spanish M.A. degree consists of graduate course work in the history and theory of translation and the analysis and translation of major discourse domains: e.g., business, medical, technical, legal, scholarly, and literary. It also includes special topics courses in Spanish-English translation, up to 3 hours of professional internship in translating, study abroad possibilities, and a translation thesis option.

Course work in applied language areas such as Business Spanish, a strength in the department (see Certificate in Business Language at www.languages.uncc.edu/BLCBRO.doc), is especially appropriate for the TTS track. This specialized track serves individuals interested in a career related to professional translation or in enhancing their career or work opportunities as language and culture specialists in today's global economy and in a nation where Spanish is becoming increasingly important. It also provides preparation for those who may wish to pursue a Ph.D. in fields such as Spanish, linguistics, translating and translation studies, intercultural communication, or international studies.

Please visit www.languages.uncc.edu/ for more information.