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Translation and Interpretation Studies
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION STUDIES
TRS 101 Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Principles and procedures for acquisition of skills in interpretation and translation of written materials. Includes an
introduction to translation and interpretation; translation and interpretation preparation, procedures, and specialties; and
work of the translator and interpreter.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TRS 102 English and Spanish for Translation
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Analysis of the English and Spanish languages from the translator’s point of view. Includes the structure of English and
Spanish, cultural and stylistic components, and semantics. Also includes standard English mechanics, punctuation, and
metaphorical and idiomatic expressions as well as an analysis of Spanish and the dialectal differences, interferences and
lexical obstacles.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 254 and WRT 102.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TRS 120IN Technology for Translation and Interpretation
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Survey of the technological equipment that facilitates the work of the translator. Includes computers for
transcription/translation, information distribution techniques, file transfer technologies, using the World Wide Web in
translation and interpretation, and applied projects.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 100 and TRS 101.
Information:
CSA 100 may be waived if computer applications experience is documented. See an instructor.
IN is the integrated version of the course with lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TRS 150 Survey of Translation Specialty Areas
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Introduction to the translation specialty areas of health care, legal, literary, and commercial/business. Includes
introduction to specialty areas, types of documents, elements and characteristics of specialty documents, resource
development, ethical and legal restrictions, and development of translation subskills.
Offered: Spring.
TRS 160 Translation in Specialty Areas
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Principles and procedures for translating specialty area materials. Includes health care, legal, commercial/business, and
literary translation exercises.
Prerequisite(s): TRS 150.
Offered: Fall.
TRS 161 Medical Spanish and English Interpreting
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Interpreting in a medical context. Includes interpreting in a medical setting, pronunciation of Spanish and English names
and medical terms, Spanish and English medical terminology, bicultural medical communication, and regional dialects.
Information: This course assumes bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TRS 162 Introduction to Legal Spanish/English Interpretation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Interpreting in a legal context. Includes interpreting in a legal setting, knowledge of legal procedure and ancillary issues
related to legal terminology in Spanish and English, bicultural legal communication, and regional differences.
Information: Requires Spanish/English language fluency.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TRS 202 Interpretation Techniques
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Specific theories and practices in interpreting oral communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Includes
theories of interpretation, techniques of interpretation, interpretation strategies, interpretation procedures, and modes of
interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): TRS 101.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
See the TRS instructor or department chair for more prerequisite information.
Offered: Spring.
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