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: Successful completion of Entrance Exam and "Introduction to Translation." 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 units

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

Translation (Spanish/English)

Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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The course "Theory and Practice of Translation" indicates a prerequisite that must be completed before enrolling. If we find that the prerequisite requirement has not been met, you will be dropped from the course and issued a full refund. Course prerequisite waivers are permitted, pending you can demonstrate proof of equivalent knowledge/experience. To request a waiver, please contact the academic department offering the course.

		Section ID	Fee	Status
04/02/13 - 06/11/13 (Click to show details)	Online	094589	$425.00	Add to Cart
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 Georgina Bushnell B.S. Textbooks: No textbook required. Section Policies: No refunds after 04/09/13. Early Enrollment Discount: $400.00 ($425.00 if enrolled after 03/11/13). Pre-enrollment required. Prerequisite required. (da/mma) 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.
06/25/13 - 09/03/13 (Click to show details)	Online	096388	$425.00	Add to Cart
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 Textbooks: No textbook required. Section Policies: No refunds after 07/01/13. Pre-enrollment required. Prerequisite required. (da/mma) 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.