Translation and Interpreting Minor

The Departments of English and Modern and Classical Languages co-sponsor the Literary Translation Minor at Saint Vincent College. The program combines creative writing with the study of languages, international literature, and critical theory. Students hone their writing, reading, and foreign language skills while exploring the intersections of cultures.Outside of the classroom, the Visiting Writers Series brings celebrated literary translators to campus. Translators read their work, discuss their craft, and offer students fresh insights into the field of international literature in translation.The program is also home to Eulalia Books, an indie publisher of poetry in translation. Eulalia Books offers work study and internship opportunities to students interested in pursuing careers in publishing and related fields.The Literary Translation Minor is ideal for students who love literature, the study of foreign languages, and creative writing. In addition to a rich academic curriculum, the minor offers study-abroad opportunities, contact with working translators, hands-on experience with publisher of literary translations, and internship opportunities in Pittsburgh and beyond.