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Intro To Spanish/English Interpreting

This course introduces students who are speakers of both English and Spanish to the theory and practice of professional interpretation. It will include readings on the history and current trends within Interpreting Studies, an exploration of the ethics of interpreting practice among the different professional areas, units on each of the major fields of specialization within the profession: healthcare/medical interpreting, legal/court interpreting, and conference interpreting.

Introduction To Spanish Translation

Allows students to deepen their understanding of Spanish and English as they consider how best to translate structures, words, text, and discourse styles unique to each respective language while simultaneously acquiring a valuable and highly marketable skill. Translation tasks will be primarily from Spanish to English. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

Spanish Cinema: From Silent Film

An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of cinema in general and Spanish cinema in particular. Open to majors and non-majors. The course will focus on films from the Spanish schools of cinema which will be studied in their social, political and cultural context and introduce students to basic critical vocabulary. Viewing of films (with English subtitles) outside of class is required. Class lectures in English; sections in English or Spanish depending on the language ability of the student. Course cannot be repeated.

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