English to Spanish Translation II

This course covers the basic techniques and strategies for English to Spanish translation. It analyzes common English to Spanish translation pitfalls and the differences between these languages' written styles. The course is appropriate for beginning translators as well as experienced professionals who wish to refine their skills. Participants will practice translating a wide variety of texts into Spanish, work with different formats, review several tools, and discuss practical related articles and examples.

Other Credits: 10 points of ATA Continuing Education in Category A.

Note: prerequisite: Successful completion of Entrance Exam, "Introduction to Translation," "Theory and Practice of Translation," and "English to Spanish Translation I." Elective for the Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation. Requirement for the Specialized Certificate in Translation.

Course Number: LING-40027
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Translation (Spanish/English), Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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6/23/2020 - 8/31/2020

$475

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  149297

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online, Web-based instruction

• 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 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:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  Prerequisite required.
  No refunds after: 6/29/2020.
  

• 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 OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears in the LOCATION section.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  6/23/2020 - 8/31/2020
  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.