French Translation, Minor

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Overview

With a minor in French translation, you will build upon your strong grasp of French toward interpretation and translation for a wide variety of professions and texts.

French Translation, Minor

Where You'll Go

A minor in translation serves as a practice-based supplement to a B.A., B.F.A., or B.S. degree and may also be of interest to students with a passion for languages and the humanities. You can set yourself apart as a candidate for a variety of interpretation work, from medical texts to literature to apps and video game localization, to name just a few.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements (15 Credits)

  • FREN 2030W Advanced Language Skills II
  • FREN 3260 Literary Translation
  • FREN 3290 Translation Practicum
  • FREN 3240 Translation for the Professions
  • One other French course numbered above 2021

All the courses used to meet these degree requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Contact

Alejandro Alonso

4231 Boylan Hall
E: alonso@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5451

Bernd Renner

4157 Boylan Hall
E: brenner@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000 ext. 3679

Brooklyn. All in.

Brooklyn. All in.