SPAN 420: Introduction to Translation

Course Description

An introduction to the history, theory and practice of English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English translation. Emphasis will be placed on material selected from the fields of business and commerce, the legal system, and brief passages of literature. Class projects will include translations of advertisements, brochures, and documents provided by area businesses. This course is a Project Based Learning centered on a major project and/or on a research question related to the topic of the class and will imply hands-on work for a good portion of the semester. The project can be local or international community-driven and will connect to real-life experiences. (AY).