Translation as a Profession I

6 units · Undergraduate

Intermittent: 6 units F26: This class offers a real-world introduction to the dynamic and ever-evolving translation industry. The course features curated panels and speakers who are active localization professionals from the Pittsburgh area and beyond. Speakers, spanning client, vendor, linguist and management consultancy perspectives, share their educational trajectories, career pathways, day-to-day workflows, and perspectives on the industry. Throughout the term, students will explore themes across diverse content types and business verticals, contrasting the critical roles of people, process, and technology within the modern localization ecosystem, in harmony with cost, quality, and speed. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines.