Spanish Translation Major
Spanish programs have been configured to maximize the potential of the student in today’s professional climate as well as to prepare the student for admittance into graduate programs at other institutions. Students who major in Spanish will develop fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and will study the culture, history and literature of Spain and the Americas.
In addition to general linguistic and cultural knowledge, the major in Spanish Translation will provide students with professional training, tools, skills, and hands-on experience to join the Translation profession. During the program of study, students will be introduced to the main translation techniques and problem solving strategies, software and computer assisted tools, and will complete general translation exercises. Later in the program, students will delve into the translation of more specialized texts, in particular in the legal and medical disciplines -both fields in very high demand. As a culminating experience, students will complete a capstone in the form of an internship.
Students competing the Spanish Translation major are strongly encouraged to minor in Criminal Justice and/or Health Sciences, as a good understanding of the subject matter as well as terminology acquisition are key to successful professional translators.
A minimum grade of 70 (C-) is required for all SP major courses.
Requirements for a Major in Spanish
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (27 credits) | |
| SP-210 & SP-211 | Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish II 1,2 | 6 |
| SP-321 | Advanced Spanish Composition I 3 | 3 |
| SP-327 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| SP-350 | Advanced Spanish Grammar | 3 |
| SP-352 | Lexicography and Terminology: Computer -Assisted Translation (cat) | 3 |
| SP-453 | Medical Translation | 3 |
| SP-454 | Legal Translation: Eng/Span-Span/Eng | 3 |
| SP-475 | Internship: Spanish | 3 |
| Electives | (9 credits) | |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Spanish Composition II | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation Through Film | ||
| Spanish for the Professions | ||
| Spanish Civilization | ||
| Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Hispanic Presence in US | ||
| Readings in Spanish Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | ||
| Spanish-American Literature | ||
| Advanced Study: Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
6 credits maximum: These courses may be waived by oral and/or written examination
- 2
Students with advanced knowledge of Spanish should begin at 300-level.
- 3
Required of all students unless exempted by the Department of World Languages.
A minimum grade of 70 (C-) is required for all courses in the Spanish Major.
Sample Timetable for Completion of Degree: Spanish
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| LASC | First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| SP-210 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QR/MA) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| SP-211 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QR) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| SP-321 | Advanced Spanish Composition I | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SP-300/400 Spanish elective at 300/400 level | 3 | |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 4 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| SP-327 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| SP-350 | Advanced Spanish Grammar | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (HBS) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| SELECT General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| SP-453 | Medical Translation | 3 |
| SP-300/400 Spanish Elective at 300/400 Level | 3 | |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (ICW) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (QAC) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| SP-352 | Lexicography and Terminology: Computer -Assisted Translation (cat) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC (TLC) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (DAC) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| SP-454 | Legal Translation: Eng/Span-Span/Eng | 3 |
| SP-3XX+ | SP Major Literature Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| SP-475 | Internship: Spanish | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.