SPAN 05340 - Introduction to Spanish Translation

Credits: 3

Beyond acquiring the basic skills necessary for professional Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translation, students of this course will improve their Spanish and English reading comprehension skills, sharpen their insight into the linguistic nature of both Spanish and English, gain knowledge regarding the ways in which both languages communicate cultural values and become acquainted with social and geographical variations of both languages. In addition, students will acquire experience in translating general material, such as from magazines, newspapers, and letters, and specialized material from the fields of literature, business, medicine, law, and the social sciences.

Prerequisite Courses: SPAN 05212 with a minimum grade of C-
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD