English to Spanish Translation I

This course consists of an intensive review of the general rules of Spanish written language and its present modifications. It is taught entirely in Spanish and will cover the Spanish written fundamentals necessary for writing error-free Spanish translations. Instruction will focus on the latest revision of regulations by the Real Academia Española, as well as the most common problems translators face in the areas of spelling, punctuation, word usage, and grammar.

Other Credits: 10 points of ATA Continuing Education in Category A and 30 hours of instructor-led CIMCE credit.

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.
It is highly recommended that students take Introduction to Translation before enrolling in this course.

Course Number: LING-40039
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Translation (Spanish/English), Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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4/2/2024 - 6/10/2024

$500

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  180128

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Alzas, Carmen, A professional translator, textbook author and native Spanish speaker from Mexico with more than 25 years of experience teaching Spanish.

  Carmen Alzas teaches  Spanish for Communication I , II , III , IV , V , VI , and VII for the Spanish Language certificate program. She also teaches English to Spanish Translation I and English to Spanish Translation II for the Translation certificate and Translation & Interpretation certificate programs. Additionally, she also teaches  Spanish Advanced Grammar . She is a native Spanish speaker from Mexico with more than 25 years of experience teaching Spanish. She is a professional translator and the author of various textbooks on civics and social studies for elementary and middle school students published by SM, Spanish editors of El Barco de Vapor.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Ortografía básica de la lengua española paper
  by Real Academia Española
  ISBN / ASIN: 9788467005004

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No refunds after: 4/8/2024.
  

• NOTE:

  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 https://extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu Your username and password is your email address on record with UCSD Extension.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/2/2024 - 6/10/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.