SPAN 412 - Advanced Translation

(3 units) CO11, CO13

Theories of translation. Practice in translating fiction and non-fiction texts from English to Spanish and vice-versa.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; SPAN 315.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of Translation Studies.
2. recognize Spanish and English grammatical structures pertinent to translation.
3. categorize and analyze linguistic and cultural notions important in translation.
4. demonstrate comprehension of the main principles of translation by translating texts in English (to be translated into Spanish) and Spanish (to be translated into English).
5. reflect on cultural differences between the US and the Spanish-speaking world and how the translation process is affected.

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