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.

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

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.

Course Number: LING-40004
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Translation (Spanish/English), Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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3/30/2021 - 6/7/2021

$475

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  155091

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Inciarte, Monique, Federally and State Certified Court Interpreter

  Monique Inciarte holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and is a Federally and State Certified Court Interpreter. She has interpreted in multiple settings for 20 years, has translated documents for various clients and has done voice work and dubbing. Inciarte currently coordinates the National Hispanic University's Translation and Interpretation Program.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  Prerequisite required.
  No refunds after: 4/5/2021.
  

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

• DATE & LOCATION:

  3/30/2021 - 6/7/2021
  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.