Program Overview:
Students with intermediate mid to advanced proficiency in Spanish may apply for the Certificate in Translation Spanish-English. This six-course sequence culminates in the Translation Internship, where students gain real-world experience, providing translation services to agencies and industries. The internship is the foundation for each student’s professional translation CV, and will help students identify fields of specialization for future work.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Silvia Mejía
Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures
Email: mejias@strose.edu
Dr. Claire Ziamandanis
Program Coordinator
Email: ziamandc@strose.edu
Department webpage: World Languages & Cultures
Certificate webpage: Translation Spanish-English Certificate
Program Requirements:
Certificate in Translation Spanish-English (18 credits)
| SPA 326 | Translation& Comm Interpreting | 3 |
| SPA 425 | Technology in Translation | 3 |
| SPA 494 | Translation Internship | 1 to 6 |
| | Three Spanish courses at or above the 300 level* | 9 |
*Students must take at least one course in the Languages and Linguistics category and at least one course in the Literature and Culture category.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Students pursuing the Certificate in Translation Spanish <> English are required to complete SPA 494 - Translation Internship. This course provides students the opportunity to identify and secure clients for pro-bono translation projects. Projects are evaluated for suitability with the supervising faculty member, deadlines established and industry protocol followed throughout project completion. Particular attention will be paid to the multiple proofreading phases in each project. The use of a CAT tool is required. Prerequisites: SPA 326, SPA 425.
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