Add a Minor in Translation for Global Literacy

The undergraduate minor in translation for global literacy requires a minimum of 18 semester hours, including a minimum of 12 semester hours in courses taken at the University of Iowa. At least 12 semester hours of coursework must be taken in courses numbered 2000 or above. Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.

The Minor in Translation for Global Literacy encourages undergraduate students to explore translation as a crucial dimension of global literacy and communication. Highly integrative, translation for global literacy involves academic training at the intersection of world languages, creative writing, translation studies, and disciplinary programs. 

The minor can complement virtually all the programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the fine and performing arts.

Students are encouraged to declare the minor after satisfying the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement or during more advanced language study. Most students who successfully complete the minor will need at least 6 semester hours of additional coursework beyond the GE CLAS Core requirement in language study. Students may count a maximum of 6 semester hours of coursework taken for each major, minor, or certificate program toward the requirements for the minor.