SPA-220 Introduction to Spanish Translation and Interpretation † *

In this course, students build on their communicative competence in Spanish to learn about text translation and oral interpretation from Spanish to English and vice versa, on a theoretical and practical level. Students will gain theoretical knowledge about the Spanish language and culture in global context while discovering the challenges and opportunities posed by translation and interpretation. A range of types of translation will be explored, including technical, non-technical, and literary translation. Translation technologies will also be evaluated. Basic skills for interpretation will be introduced.