SPAN 415L - Spanish Translation Techniques

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
In our modern global environment, the ability to communicate accurately across linguistic barriers has become a necessity. Translating from one language to another is a precise skill. In this course the process of translation is discussed from initial inquiry to delivery of the finished product. The course focuses on the development of translator’s skills and integrates authentic foreign-language use as students participate in initial exercises, gain experience with translator’s texts, and finally prepare translations of varied material. When available, the course will associate with the International Politics course and become part of the ICONS Project of the University of Maryland. This project is a world-wide, multi-institution, computer-assisted simulation network that introduces students to the world of high-powered international negotiations. Students in the course would function as official translators of incoming-outgoing messages in Spanish/English which are received/sent by students in the International Politics course.