Theory and Practice of Translation

This course introduces the basic theory and strategies for written translation. Students translate texts from various categories including literary, technical, business and advertising. Through hands-on practice and exercises, participants develop the fundamental analytical, cognitive, and linguistic skills that are essential for professional written as well as sight translations.

Note: prerequisite: Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Requirement for the Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation. Requirement for the Specialized Certificate in Translation.

Other Credit: 5 points of ATA Continuing Education in Category A.

Course Number: LING-40004
Credit: 3.00 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

Translation (Spanish/English)

Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

Upcoming Sections

Dates: 04/02/13 - 06/11/13
Section ID: 094589
Fee: $425
Status: Closed
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course on the published start date.
Class Type: Online—web-based instruction
Instructors: Mary Negrete, M.A. TESOL, B.A., Has over 20 years of experience teaching ESL, basic composition, and grammar at the community college and university level.

Georgina Bushnell B.S., An international lecturer and a native Spanish speaker from Mexico City. 18 years experience in scientific and technical translation and interpretation.

Textbooks: No textbook required.
Section Policies: No refunds after: 04/09/13. Pre-enrollment required.
Early Enrollment Discount: $400 ($425 if enrolled after Mar. 11).
Section Notes: This is an online course; all class sessions are taught online. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to your online course on the published start date. The login URL/website is ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Your username and password is your email address on record with UCSD Extension.

Dates: 06/25/13 - 09/03/13
Section ID: 096388
Fee: $425
Status: Enroll Now!
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course on the published start date.
Class Type: Online—web-based instruction
Instructor: Mary Negrete, M.A. TESOL, B.A., Has over 20 years of experience teaching ESL, basic composition, and grammar at the community college and university level.

Textbooks: No textbook required.
Section Policies: No refunds after: 07/01/13. Pre-enrollment required.

Section Notes: This is an online course; all class sessions are taught online. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to your online course on the published start date. The login URL/website is ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Your username and password is your email address on record with UCSD Extension.