The Program
The Certificate Program in Spanish/English Translation has been designed to meet the increasing local, national, and international demand for professionals, educators, and students interested in meeting the challenges of modern multicultural, multilingual societies.
This two-semester program is intended for bilingual (English-Spanish) speakers who wish to learn, improve, or expand their knowledge and skills in oral or written translation.
Participants will explore the history, principles, theory, and practice of oral and written translation. They will practice the techniques of legal, medical, technical, general, and literary translation and learn to use specialized dictionaries and other essential reference materials. They will also improve their knowledge of English and Spanish syntaxes, morphologies, and semantic systems.
The Courses
The program comprises two six-credit courses and offers participants either a written translation or oral translation track. All participants enroll in SPAN 408, Advanced Techniques and Skills for Translation. Participants continuing in the program will then enroll in SPAN 409, Advanced Practice of Translation.
Schedule
Fall 2009
SPAN 408, Advanced Techniques and Skills for Translation
6 Credits, Monday and Wednesday 5:30-8:30PM
Fee: $1, 800.00. (includes all fees)
Spring 2010
SPAN 409, Advanced Practice of Translation
6 Credits, Monday and Wednesday 5:30-8:30PM
Fee: $1,800.00 (includes all fees)
Award of the Certificate
A Certificate in Translation is awarded upon successful completion of the program and demonstration of excellence by successfully completing a comprehensive examination given by a departmental panel.
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to participate in the Certificate in Spanish/English Translation must complete an application form, available from the Hispanic Studies Department. To be admitted to the program, participants must pass a language proficiency test followed by an interview with the program coordinator.
To request application materials or for information about application procedures, program fees, or registration, please contact:
Peggy Fitzgerald
Hispanic Studies Department
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Phone: 617.287.7550
Or, visit the web site at www.ccde.umb.edu
Applicants should return completed applications to Peggy Fitzgerald in the Hispanic Studies Department.