SS25 – Mon-Wed: 8:30 AM-9:50 AM, 3cr

We have all heard about what can be lost in translation. But have you ever thought about what can be gained through translation? Are you interested in the undergraduate certificate in translation offered by the Department of Romance and Classical Studies? If the answer is yes, then Prof. Jena Whitaker’s FRN420: French for Professional Uses course is for you!

In this course, you’ll refine your professional skills in the French language by exploring translation across various media and all sorts of engaging materials, including:

• Stories for kids
• Ads
• Signs and expressions
• News and magazines
• Music reviews
• TV shows, movies, and more.

This course is organized around The Beginning Translator’s Workbook: Or the Abcs of French to English Translation by Michele H. Jones and will be supplemented by scholarly articles and podcasts..

Enroll in FRN420 to make sure your translations are accurate and professional.

For more information on the course, contact Prof. Jena Whitaker (whitak87@msu.edu ). For help enrolling, get in touch with Jennifer Gansler (gansler@msu.edu ) or Jena Whitaker (whitak87@msu.edu ).