May 08, 2024  
Learning Outcomes Catalog 
    
Learning Outcomes Catalog

SPAN 2277 - The Art and Skill of Translation

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Translate from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
  2. Compare and contrast translations of intermediate grammar and vocabulary problems in Spanish.
  3. Use vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and figurative language in Spanish.
  4. Use dictionary and reference resources to make accurate and faithful translations.
  5. Distinguish between the different levels of diction in Spanish.
  6. Identify the guidelines and requirements of the profession of translator/interpreter.

Course Description
Introduces the art and profession of translation with a focus on practical translation problems in Spanish. Studies texts from the area of journalism, law, business and literature for translation from Spanish to English and form English to Spanish.
Credits: 3