UMass Boston

Adv Tech&Skls Trans

Course #: SPAN 408, Class #: 4743, Section #: 01

Description

Development of the basic techniques and skills needed for translation. Emphasis on translation into the native language with some practice in the opposite direction. Methods of contrastive linguistics to analyze pertinent aspects of language structure, involving syntax, vocabulary and style, are employed. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques through a series of translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion.

Prerequisites

The instructor reserves the right to place you in the appropriate course level.