Course
Professional Translator
Name
SEF-3001CCG
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Intended Audience
This course is for anyone who has an interest in gaining the skills to work as an English/Spanish translator.
Description
As the world becomes more interconnected, demand for professional translators is booming. This online training course will give you the skills you need to work as an English/Spanish translator. It will also prepare you for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam. Professional Translator focuses on translating written messages from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English. You will gain key translation skills, such as eliminating linguistic interference, maintaining grammatical structure, and providing cross-cultural localization.
Course Objectives
- Master the ability to translate both English and Spanish.
- Learn how to properly transfer grammatical structures.
- Identify and filter potential interferences in the original message so that the written message is localized and properly structured.
- Understand cross-cultural differences that can have an impact on the transfer of the written message.
- Master proper grammatical and lexical cohesion.
- Develop the necessary skills for the transfer of spoken interactions.
Outline of Instruction
- Principles of Translation
- Advanced Translation Skills – From Spanish into English
- Advanced Translation Skills – From English into Spanish
Contact Hours
100
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
You should have a formal education of at least two years at the university level in both languages. You should also be familiar with using a personal computer in a Windows or Mac environment.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
- Attendance 90% or above
- Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is for anyone who has an interest in gaining the skills to work as an English/Spanish translator.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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