SPAN 3007 - Translating Between English and Spanish

This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills in translating from English into Spanish, to gain knowledge of some basic issues related to translation, and to acquire an understanding of the concerns of translation studies. Emphasis will be on the practice of translating a variety of written documents from English to Spanish using appropriate registers, grammar constructions and idiomatic expressions. The course will concentrate on the translation of cultural, literary and business documents and discourses. Upon completion, students will acquire a more developed sense of the richness of language and the importance of its precise and adroit use. Students will also be able to demonstrate usage and understanding of the processes involved in translating.