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SPAN 315

Introduction to Translation

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

General principles and practice of translation. Translation from English into Spanish and vice-versa.

Requirements

Prerequisites

SPAN 305SPAN 306SPAN 307SPAN 313
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

SPAN 305 or SPAN 306 or SPAN 307 or SPAN 313.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate understanding of basic theoretical notions in the field of translation.
  • apply basic translation techniques to written texts in English and Spanish.
  • recognize differences in terminology between linguistics and translation.
  • identify basic grammatical categories that are relevant for a successful translation of English into Spanish.
  • demonstrate ability to properly use a bilingual dictionary for the purpose of translation.