Spanish Placement Exam

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Summer program in Puebla, Mexico

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SPA621

Taught in Spanish and English. An introduction to translating medical, scientific, and technical texts and documents. Topics covered include understanding and applying terminology pertaining to body systems, illnesses, scientific journals, and technical manuals. Case studies allow students to consider concepts, strategies, and skills necessary to produce a professional translation

SPA398

Taught in Spanish. Overview of key literacies and linguistic features of Spanish used in a range of medical and social service contexts. Further development toward the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Advanced-Mid language proficiency level. Offered every fall

SPA399

Taught in Spanish. Overview of comparative law related to differences between legal systems in US and Spanish-speaking countries, plus key literacies and linguistic features of Spanish pertaining to US penal and civil law. Further development toward the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Advanced-Mid language proficiency level. Offered every spring

SPA403

Prerequisite: MCL 370, SPA 399 and a minimum of advanced-low proficiency in English and Spanish (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Taught in Spanish. Builds on consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills learned in MCL 370, with a focus on fundamental knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to Spanish court interpreting. Offered every spring

SPA510

Taught in Spanish and English. An introduction to Translation Studies (TS) through an overview of the major translation theories. Students explore the role of the translator as a mediator and the importance of cultural awareness. Case studies allow students to consider concepts, strategies, and skills necessary to produce a professional translation

MCL200

Exploration of masterpieces of Italian cinema from the seventies to the present through the lens of the social and psychological implications of the industrial and post-industrial periods. Offered every semester

MUS619

Seminar course in theoretical and applied concepts of vocal pedagogy for music educators. Vocal anatomy, process, and practical teaching practice will be examined, discussed, analyzed and researched

CHI101

Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese with an emphasis on both spoken and written language, as well as on etiquette, family, and geographically diverse features of Chinese cultures