SPAN 362. Introduction to Spanish Translation (3)

Prerequisite: SPAN 304. A course designed to introduce students to written translation and prepare them to apply the basic techniques essential to translation in a wide range of fields. Discussion emphasizes the importance of cultural and linguistic differences that can affect meaning, and the role of the translator in the translation task. Practice includes speed-reading, vocabulary building, and translation. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish.