Kent State University
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies

FAQ Sheet for APPLIED TRANSLATION RESEARCH

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION:
Applied Translation Research in French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish (1-3) Work experience (Practicum) in translation or interpreting in a corporate, translation bureau or freelance setting, supervised by a faculty member. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: MCLS 60010 and permission from Graduate Coordinator.

WHEN TO TAKE THIS COURSE: You must notify the Graduate Coordinator that you intend to apply for Applied Translation Research before you begin the practicum. You may receive practicum credit during the academic year or during the summer between your first and second years in the program. You are responsible for arranging the practicum yourself, although faculty members are often involved. You may enroll in Applied Translation Research while you are doing the practicum or after it has been completed. If you do the practicum during the summer and enroll for Applied Translation Research during the summer, you will be responsible for paying summer tuition for the course. However, if you enroll in the Fall after you have completed the work, or in the Spring, your tuition waiver, if you have one, will cover the cost of the course. Whenever you enroll in Applied Translation Research, you must have permission from the Graduate Coordinator before you do the actual practicum.

CREDIT: The amount of credit awarded usually depends on the amount of work accomplished. The University requires a minimum of 45 contact hours for a 3-credit course.

REQUIREMENTS: You are required to keep a journal and to maintain e-mail correspondence with the graduate coordinator during the practicum. At the end of the practicum, you are required to complete a short paper (about 5 pages) and to submit a portfolio of your work.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Before applying for Applied Translation Research, you must apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training). The INS requires that F-1 international students who have work experiences in the US receive authorization through this program. The application is available online from ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) http://www.kent.edu/cicp. During the CPT, the student must be registered for at least one credit hour. Students in MCLS register for Applied Translation Research. If the practicum occurs during the academic year, the credit is included in their tuition. If the practicum occurs during the summer, the student is responsible for one credit of out-of-state tuition. Depending on the budget, as an extension of their assistantship, the IAL will assist GAs who are unable to pay the tuition.

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO ENROLL
IN APPLIED TRANSLATION RESEARCH

In order to enroll in Individual Investigation or Research, the student must:

1. Have completed at least six (6) hours of coursework, 4 credits of which must be from MCLS 60010 Theory of Translation and appropriate FR, GER, SPAN, JAPN, or RUSS Practice of Translation;

2. Have an overall CPA of 3.2 (graduate);

3. Submit a detailed description of the project to the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Maier;

4. Agree that a portfolio of all work accomplished during the practicum will be submitted for evaluation to the Graduate Coordinator who will act as the practicum supervisor. The portfolio is the basis for evaluation of the course and should include a summary sheet indicating the actual work hours completed. No grade will be given if the portfolio is not received by the Director before the end of the relevant grading period.

5.Secure the approval of the Graduate Coordinator and of the Director of the Institute for Applied Linguistics.

Student Name:
GPA:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone:
Student ID Number:
Project Supervisor: Dr. Carol Maier
1. I wish to enroll in (check one): French 63298 German 61298 Japanese 65298 Russian 62298 Spanish 68298
2. I have completed the following courses in the department (include semester, year, and grade):
3. I intend to enroll (semester, year) and receive hours of credit.
4. I wish to enroll in Translation Practicum because:
5.Project description: please attach a short letter detailing the proposed practicum. Include the following information: inclusive dates; projected actual work hours; address, email, fax and phone of practicum sponsor; contact person at work location; and description of type of work. The description must be attached to this form prior to obtaining the signatures below.

Institute Director: _______________________________________ Date:__________________________________

Graduate Coordinator: _______________________________________ Date:__________________________________

Copies to: _____ Student _____ IAL Director _____ Graduate Coordinator