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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown    
2024-2025 Johnstown Campus Catalog 
  
 
  Apr 19, 2025
 
2024-2025 Johnstown Campus Catalog
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SPAN 1320 - INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the theory, the basic processes, techniques and practice of English to Spanish translation and Spanish to English translation of a wide variety of materials. The students will learn how to approach the linguistic and cultural issues involved in the translation of general as well as specialized texts of various fields such as journalism, advertising, business, medicine, literature, government publications and legal documents, among others. In the process, the students will increase their vocabulary of the target language and further their understanding of the structures of both languages.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis


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