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Translation and Interpretation Specialization

Spanish (BA)

Spanish (BA) Translation and Interpretation Specialization

The Translation and Interpretation major fulfills the mission of the university by offering quality education in the liberal arts tradition in an interdisciplinary fashion. It incorporates various liberal arts disciplines and responds to the changing needs of students in a multiethnic and multilingual society.

Goals

  1. Developing translation and interpretation skills in Spanish and English.
  2. Acquiring knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
  3. Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring information.
  4. Participating in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

Prospective Students

The major is designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds an opportunity to acquire knowledge of the theories, methods, and practices of translation and interpretation so they can pursue careers as translators or interpreters or engage in graduate studies in the field.

Admission Requirements

To undertake this major students must demonstrate a minimum proficiency in Spanish and English at the intermediate-high level. Proficiency will be determined by examination.

Curriculum

Our curriculum aims to:

  1. Enhance students' confidence in both languages by sharpening their language skills.
  2. Increase students' cultural awareness.
  3. Familiarize students with the theories, methods, and practices of translation and interpretation.
  4. Sharpen students' skills and techniques in translation and interpretation.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses and a 2.5 GPA. If a student earns a grade below C in any of the courses the course must be repeated.

The Translation and Interpretation Specialization consists of a minimum of 33 credits, including SPA 487 Senior Seminar, after the General Education requirement of 3 credits (according to placement) has been fulfilled; or a minimum of 30 credits for those students who complete a minor or double major in the same foreign language used to satisfy the 3 credits of the General Education requirement.

Required Courses

  • Emphasis on basic principles of translation. Techniques and resources for professional translation.

     

  • Emphasis on basic principles of interpretation. Techniques and resources for professional interpretation.

     

  • Advanced methods and tools for professional translating. Prerequisite: SPA 325 or equivalent.

     

  • Advanced methods and tools for professional interpreting. Prerequisite: SPA 326 or equivalent.

     

  • A study of the interrelations of literature with the other liberal arts.

     

Students will choose 12 credits from the following list of language, literature, and culture courses:

  • Focus on the intensive study of the written and spoken language. Practice of advanced skills will be provided to facilitate spontaneity of expression

  • Development of speaking skills. Prepared and extemporaneous dialogues, reports, skits on real-life situations, and other projects. For non-heritage speakers. Prerequisite: SPA 204 or equivalent.

  • Focus on developing skills for complex reading and systematic analysis of different kinds of texts, including literary and nonliterary written texts, and audiovisual materials.

  • Through major readings and the production of a personal portfolio of different written texts, this course aims to improve students’ Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.

  • Survey of the life and culture of the Spanish people.

     

  • Survey of the life and culture of the Hispanic-American peoples.

     

  • Historical survey of Literature from Spain from its origins to the end of 18th century. Representative works of each period.

     

  • Historical survey of Literature from Spain-19th and 20th century. Representative works of each period.

  • Historical survey of Hispanic-American literature from the pre-Hispanic period to the end of 19th century. Repetitive works of each period.

     

  • Historical survey of Hispanic-American literature from the 20th century. Repetitive works of each period.

     

  • Content to be determined each semester by the Department as requested by faculty and/or students to fill specified needs or interests.

  • Selected readings, discussions, and analysis of the principal trends and authors of Hispanic-American contemporary fiction.




The remaining 6 credits must be chosen from any other Spanish course, including SPA 499 Internship.

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