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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION, 

AND INTERPRETING 

FALL 2011 

The following information is taken from the 

fall 2011 NYU-SCPS bulletin. Please note 

that changes are made to course schedules 

and locations, and new offerings are 

added on a continuing basis. Visit our 

website for the most up-to-date program 

information: scps.nyu.edu

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according to the schedules and procedures in the Registration section of this Bulletin. Courses begin 

throughout the term. 

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FALL TERM 

CALENDAR 

Fall Classes Begin 

Wednesday, September 21 

Rosh Hashanah 

Wednesday–Thursday, September 28–29 

All classes cancelled at Norman Thomas 

Center and Manhattan Village Academy only. 

Columbus Day 

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New York University Bulletin (USPS 383-620), 

Vol. CXI, No. 3, March 15, 2011 

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, 

TRANSLATION, AND 

INTERPRETING 

Learn a new language, improve your skills, or acquire the expertise 

to be an interpreter or translator. NYU-SCPS offers a variety of formats 

and levels in more than 25 foreign languages. If you are interested 

in furthering your career, consider courses in Chinese, 

Japanese, Russian, or Arabic, which are becoming increasingly important 

in the business and nonprofit sectors. Courts and healthcare 

organizations require well-trained, highly specialized interpreters 

and the need for translators in government, the corporate world, and 

the international arena continues to grow. 

Our offerings in Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting 

include: 

• Courses in a wide range of formats and levels to suit your schedule, 

interest, and ability. 

• Private instruction for individuals whose schedules are not suited to 

regular class times or groups that have specific language needs. 

• Certificate programs: Foreign Languages, Court Interpreting: 

Spanish/English, Medical Interpreting, and Translation (Online). 

• NEW M.S. in Translation: offered online, this graduate program 

equips students with expert translation skills and critical knowledge 

of translation theory, and new technologies in the professional disciplines 

where demand is greatest. 

For more information, visit scps.nyu.edu/lang or call (212) 998-7200. 

CONTENTS 

Advisement, Placement, and Proficiency Testing 1 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ADVISEMENT, 

PLACEMENT, AND PROFICIENCY TESTING 

Throughout the year, NYU-SCPS offers courses in more than 25 languages. At every level, 

the emphasis is on the language as a vehicle for direct, immediate communication. A broad 

range of schedules and course formats is designed to meet a variety of interests and needs. 

Individual and small group instruction are also available. 

Take an individual course that meets your needs or consider the Certificate in Foreign 

Languages (page 158). Come to an information session (page 157) to meet our staff and 

faculty members. Have all your questions regarding your choice of language, course type, 

and placement answered according to your individual goals. 

PROFICIENCY TESTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES 

Proficiency tests are available for people wishing to measure their knowledge of a foreign 

language. The results of the tests, which are transcripted by NYU, may be used by 

universities to grant academic credit or award advanced placement. They may also be 

used for professional purposes, such as teaching certification, and to establish linguistic 

competence for business objectives. Tests are given by appointment. The test also may 

be administered at off-site locations in the U.S. or abroad. Exam fees for fall 2011 are 

$300 for 12-point (two-hour) exams; $400 for 16-point (three-hour) exams; and $120 

for four-point (one-hour) exams. There is an additional registration fee of $20. The 

maximum $20 registration fee is payable only once each semester, no matter how many 

times you add courses. Your exam and registration fees are due on the day of the exam. 

Registration fees are nonrefundable. All payments must be made by credit card or 

money order in U.S. currency only. The exam fee covers one official letter sent to a 

designated institution and one copy for the student’s records. Additional letters may 

be requested for $15 per language exam. 

New York City residents must take the test at NYU. Exceptions are considered on a 

case by case basis. For further information, to make an appointment, or to request a 

brochure, call (212) 998-7030. We offer exams in the following languages: 

Afrikaans 

Albanian 

Arabic 

Armenian 

Bengali 

Bosnian 

Bulgarian 

Catalan 

Chinese: 

Cantonese 

Mandarin 

(traditional 

and simplified 

characters) 

Croatian 

Czech 

Danish 

Dutch 

Finnish 

French 

German 

Greek (Modern) 

Gujarati 

Haitian Creole 

Hebrew 

Hindi 

Hungarian 

Ibo 

Icelandic 

Indonesian 

Irish 

Italian 

Japanese 

Korean 

Latin 

Lithuanian 

Malay 

Norwegian 

Persian 

Polish 

Portuguese 

(Brazilian) 

Punjabi 

Romanian 

Russian 

Serbian 

Spanish 

Swahili 

Swedish 

Tagalog 

Thai 

Turkish 

Ukrainian 

Urdu 

Vietnamese 

Yiddish 

Yoruba 

Foreign Language Courses 3 

Interpreting8 

Translation10 

Placement and Advisement 

Select courses based on your previous experience 

with the language you have chosen 

to study. See “How to Determine 

Language Course Levels” (page 157) for 

detailed information on course content. For 

placement advisement during in-person 

registration, call (212) 998-7030. After the 

first class session, students who have 

placed themselves incorrectly may change 

to an appropriate level, space permitting, 

by calling the department. 

Self-placement tests in French, German, 

Italian, and Spanish are available at 

scps.nyu.edu/placement.tests. 

s Online registration is not available for this course. 

H Consult an advisor before registering. 

G No discounts apply to this course. 

Our Faculty 

Our faculty members are foreign language 

professionals with many years of teaching 

experience. They are either native speakers 

of the language or have lived in the respective 

cultures for years. Many of them have 

taught in this program for 10 years or more. 

Faculty 

Learn from instructors who 

are leaders in their fields. 

For NYU-SCPS faculty bios, 

visit scps.nyu.edu/faculty. 

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WEB: SCPS.NYU.EDU 

E-MAIL: SCPSINFO@NYU.EDU


Textbooks and Materials 

Textbooks and materials are chosen carefully. 

Only those that best meet the needs, interests, 

and goals of our students are selected. 

Required textbooks are listed according to 

course number and are available at 

Shakespeare & Co., 716 Broadway at 

Wash ington Place. Tuition fees do not include 

textbooks and other instructional materials. 

Specific information on textbooks 

and materials can be found under individual 

language headings. 

Enhance Your 

Language Learning 

The Foreign Languages, Translation, and 

Interpreting Department offers an enhanced 

learning environment. Registered students 

have the opportunity to learn from direct TV 

broadcasts of news, documentaries, and 

other programs from the countries whose 

languages they are studying. The broadcasts 

are available via the SCOLA satellite 

system and can be viewed on any personal 

computer connected to the Internet. 

SCOLA is a nonprofit educational organization 

that receives and retransmits authentic 

TV programming without translation from 

various countries around the world. SCOLA 

also provides weekly Web-based lessons 

based on actual newscasts in a number of 

languages. 

The Avery Fisher Center (AFC) General 

Video/DVD collection and the Avery Fisher 

Center Electronic Foreign Language 

Reserves at Bobst Library at NYU also offer 

the following services: 

• Lists of AV material by language. 

• Foreign language videos available for 

viewing in the AFC or the classroom. 

Candidates in NYU-SCPS certificate programs 

can obtain an NYU ID card and 

access the Avery Fisher Center. 

Lists of materials are available at our language 

lab. Instructors share a wealth of 

resources. 

Higher-Level Courses 

In the smaller language programs, we are 

not always able to offer higher-level language 

courses. However, we open higherlevel 

courses based on student demand. 

Please check scps.nyu.edu for the latest 

offerings and contact the foreign languages 

department if the course/level of your 

choice is not listed. 

INFORMATION SESSION 

Foreign Languages 

Thursday, 6–8 p.m., September 1 

NYU-SCPS Building 

7 East 12th Street 

For People With 

Unusual Schedules 

If the times of our regular courses do not 

suit your schedule, you may be interested 

in private instruction. 

Private Instruction in Foreign 

Languages: Individual 

PRIV1-CE9991/$1,300G 

Sec. 1: Schedule to be arranged (12 hours). 

Please note that while you can begin individual 

private instruction at any point during 

the semester, you must complete it 

within three months of registration. Private 

instruction can be applied as half a course 

toward a certificate. For more information, 

call (212) 998-7030 before you apply. 

Private sessions may be rescheduled only 

when instructor is given 24 hours’ notice.sH 

Private Instruction in Foreign 

Languages: Small Group 

PRIV1-CE9992/$745G 

Sec. 1: Schedule to be arranged (12 hours). 

Please note that small group private instruction 

is for already formed groups 

seeking instruction; NYU does not form 

them. While you can begin private instruction 

at any point during the semester, it 

must be completed within three months of 

registration. Private instruction can be applied 

as half a course toward a certificate. 

For more information, call (212) 998-7030 

before applying. Private sessions may be 

rescheduled only when instructor is given 

24 hours’ notice.sH 

HOW TO DETERMINE 

LANGUAGE COURSE 

LEVELS 

Level I and II Courses 

Designed for beginners who need to acquire 

the basic language skills for functional and 

practical proficiency, Level I courses introduce 

pronunciation, vocabulary, useful expressions, 

and the fundamental grammatical 

notions that allow communication. Level II 

courses build upon basic knowledge, introduce 

the student to more grammatical structures, 

and provide opportunities for expanding 

the range of one’s conversational ability. 

Information sessions include discussions about 

industry news and career opportunities, presentations 

on curricula, and a chance to ask questions of faculty 

members and staff. No RSVP is required, but please be 

punctual. For more information, call (212) 998-7200. 

Level III and IV Courses 

A continuation of Levels I and II, Level III 

and IV courses help students improve conversational 

ability by focusing on real situations 

and modes of interaction. Level III and 

IV courses have a more formal approach 

and emphasize the formation of correct 

speaking habits. Classes are slightly more 

advanced and involve a wider range of topics, 

as well as the lexical and grammatical 

means to discuss them. 

Level V Courses 

Material from Levels I through IV is reviewed 

and refined with an emphasis on 

conversation in preparation for advanced 

courses. 

Advanced Courses 

If you are able to engage in simple conversations 

on uncomplicated subjects, enrollment 

in advanced courses is appropriate. 

Students continue to refine grammar and 

develop vocabulary for more natural 

speech. Readings from magazines and 

newspapers, short stories, videos, and 

films are included. Course content changes 

every semester so that classes may be repeated 

to fulfill certificate requirements. 

SPECIALIZED 

FORMATS AND TOPICS 

Accelerated I and II Courses 

If you have previously studied a language 

and want to review the basics or have a 

strong knowledge of a cognate language, 

accelerated courses allow you to immerse 

yourself in the process. Each session is 

packed with twice the amount of material 

as a regular course. Be prepared to devote 

some time to homework. Accelerated 

courses are offered in French, German, 

Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, and 

Spanish. Complete schedules can be found 

under the language headings. Accelerated 

courses count as one course toward the 

certificate. 

Accelerated II and III 

Courses 

If you have completed a Level I course and 

are ready to move faster, Accelerated II and 

III courses are for you. Build upon your 

knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and 

acquire the basic tenses, expand the range 

of your idiom, and improve your communication 

skills. These courses are available in 

French and Spanish and count as one 

course toward the certificate. 

Accelerated III and IV 

Courses 

If you have a solid knowledge of language 

basics (essential vocabulary, verb forms, 

and basic tenses), Accelerated Level III 

and IV courses introduce the challenge of 

intermediate functions. Focus on expanding 

your vocabulary, having simple conversations, 

and learning new grammatical 

structures. Accelerated Level III and IV 

courses are an efficient way for once-fluent 

speakers to get back up to speed or to rekindle 

a dormant interest. These courses 

are offered in German, Italian, Mandarin, 

Portuguese, and Spanish. Complete schedules 

can be found under the language 

headings. Counts as one course toward the 

certificate. 

Combined Level Courses 

Level I and II combined courses are beginner 

courses that combine two semesters of 

study into one. They are taught in the target 

language as much as possible, immersing 

the student in vocabulary and structures 

used in everyday situations. Students 

quickly master simple questions and answers 

about matters encountered in daily 

life. These courses, offered in Arabic, 

French, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish, 

meet twice a week to encourage faster 

progress. Each combined-level course 

counts as two courses toward the certificate 

program. 

Weekend Intensives 

Twelve meetings of three hours each provide 

thorough and systematic instruction in 

the basics of a foreign language, with time 

for extensive practice. Attention is devoted 

to the development of correct linguistic 

habits with an emphasis on the ability to 

communicate effectively. These courses 

are particularly recommended in the study 

of more difficult languages. Schedules can 

be found under the language headings. 

Courses are available in Arabic, French, 

Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, 

Portuguese, and Spanish. 

TO REGISTER: (212) 998-7150 OR SCPS.NYU.EDU FOR MORE INFORMATION: (212) 998-7200 

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Verb Review: Tenses and 

Moods for Accurate 

Communication 

Accuracy in the use of verb tenses and 

moods distinguishes the casual language 

user from the accomplished one. These 

short courses review the basics of tense 

formation and tense sequence through 

practice and examples. In each individual 

language, special emphasis is given to the 

areas that cause the most common problems. 

Ideal for intermediate or advanced 

students interested in mastering effective 

oral and written communication, these 

courses are offered in French and Spanish. 

They do not count toward the certificate. 

Introductory 

Immersion Weekend 

Weekend language immersion courses 

allow you to prepare quickly for a trip 

abroad, get a distinct feeling for the flavor 

of a language, and see if you would like to 

continue with more serious study. Acquire 

some basic grammar, vocabulary, and 

communication skills. Courses are taught 

in a relaxed atmosphere. This semester, an 

Introductory Immersion Weekend, which 

does not count toward the certificate, is 

offered in Russian (page 162). 

Intermediate Conversation 

If you have completed Level IV or have a 

comparable level of proficiency with knowledge 

of the basic tenses and an everyday 

vocabulary, the Intermediate Conversation 

course is for you. Focus on oral communication 

and expand your vocabulary. This course 

is offered in French, Italian, and Spanish and 

counts as one course toward the certificate. 

Language Through Cinema 

These are intermediate-level courses 

where the focus is still on language instruction 

(not conversation), using film as a medium. 

The courses are structured and the 

focus of instruction is on the spoken language 

as it appears in contemporary films. 

Students watch movies before class, so 

class time is devoted to analysis, review, 

and activities such as reenacting dialogue, 

a scene, or writing a different end to the 

story. This semester, Language Through 

Cinema is offered in Italian. (See Italian 

Through Cinema, page 161.) 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

COURSES 

CERTIFICATE 

IN FOREIGN 

LANGUAGES 

To be awarded a certificate, students 

must complete a prescribed number of 

courses as outlined below. For Levels I 

through IV, only one of each may be 

applied toward the certificate. Level V 

and advanced courses may be repeated 

and count toward the fulfill ment of 

requirements for the certificate unless 

otherwise indicated. Certificates are 

available in the languages and language 

groups listed below. Private instruction 

counts as half a course toward the certificate. 

REQUIRED COURSES 

Arabic: Four courses. 

Classical Languages: A total of four 

courses in any combination of Latin 

and Ancient Greek. 

East Asian Languages: A total of 

four courses in any combination 

of Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese. 

French: Four courses. 

German: Four courses. 

Italian: Four courses. 

Japanese: Four courses. 

Mandarin: Four courses. 

Middle Eastern Languages: A total 

of four courses in any combination of 

Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. 

Modern Greek: Four courses. 

Portuguese: Four courses. 

Russian: Four courses. 

Scandinavian Languages: A total of 

four courses in any combination of 

Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. 

Slavic Languages: A total of four 

courses in any combination of Czech, 

Polish, and Russian. 

Spanish: Four courses. 

See page 13 for certificate requirements and benefits. 

NEW 

ARABIC 

Our modern standard Arabic courses cover 

all four language skills: reading, writing, 

speaking, and listening. The Arabic alphabet, 

pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic 

rules of grammar are studied within a cultural 

context. Where appropriate, instructors 

address issues of dialect. Reinforcing 

exercises help accelerate your learning. 

The textbook used in Level I is Alif Baa: 

Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (4th 

Edition, 2010). Levels II through V use 

Al-Kitaab: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: 

Part I (2nd Edition, Georgetown University 

Press, 2004). Students do not need to purchase 

a CD unless advised to by their instructor. 

Unless otherwise noted, courses in this 

section count as one toward the certificate. 

Arabic: Modern Standard I 

MIDE1-CE9001/$550 

N Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 26– 

Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Ahmed Y. Eissawi, 

instructor, United Nations language program. 

S Sec. 2: Tues. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 27– 

Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Iman Maiki, Arabic 

teacher with a specialty in teaching in 

multicultural societies. 

Arabic: Modern Standard I and II 

MIDE1-CE9040/$900 

S Sec. 1: Mon. Wed. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 21– 

Dec. 21 (24 sessions). Shareah Taleghani, 

adjunct instructor, City College–CUNY. 

Counts as two courses toward the certificate. 

Arabic: Modern Standard II 

MIDE1-CE9002/$550 




Arabic: Modern Standard III 

MIDE1-CE9003/$550 

S Sec. 1: Wed. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 21– 



Arabic: Modern Standard IV 

MIDE1-CE9004/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Tarik Belhousein, 

Arabic lecturer, Columbia University. 

Arabic: Modern Standard V 

MIDE1-CE9005/$550 

S Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 22– 

Dec. 15 (12 sessions). 

Arabic: Modern Standard VI 

MIDE1-CE9006/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Shareah Taleghani, 

adjunct instructor, City College–CUNY. 

NEW 

Intensive Modern Standard 

Arabic Program 

This intensive program in modern standard 

Arabic curriculum has been revised and 

has more contact hours than it did in past 

semesters. In the first two courses, you 

cover Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters 

and Sounds (3rd Edition), as well as the 

whole textbook Al Kitaab Part I. In levels III 

and IV courses you cover the whole of Al 

Kitaab Part II. This program gives you a 

solid foundation upon which you can continue 

to develop the four language skills: 

reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 

Arabic: Modern Standard Intensive I 

MIDE1-CE9061/$755 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 9.20 a.m.–1.15 p.m., Sept. 24– 

Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Mohamed Alsiadi, 

Arabic lecturer and program coordinator, 

Fordham University. 


Arabic: Modern Standard Intensive II 

MIDE1-CE9062/$755 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 2–5.55 p.m., Sept. 24–Dec. 17 

(12 sessions). Mohamed Alsiadi, Arabic lecturer 

and program coordinator, Fordham University. 


Arabic: Modern Standard Intensive III 

MIDE1-CE9063/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Tarik Belhousein, Arabic 

lecturer, Columbia University. 


Arabic: Modern Standard Intensive IV 

MIDE1-CE9064/$755 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 2–5.55 p.m., Sept. 24–Dec. 17 

(12 sessions). 


Web 

For the most up-to-date 

course information and 

to register online, visit: 

scps.nyu.edu 

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CHINESE (MANDARIN) 

The textbook used in all Level I through IV 

courses is Integrated Chinese (3rd Edition, 

2009). Students do not need to purchase a 

workbook or tapes unless advised by their 

instructor. Level I students need to purchase 

the traditional characters version. 

Simplified characters are also taught. All 

courses introduce the Pinyin transliteration 

system. Materials used in advanced and 

specialized formats are selected by the respective 

instructors. 



Mandarin I 

CHIN1-CE9001/$550 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Qijian Wang, former 

assistant research fellow, Institute of Foreign 

Literature, Chinese Academy of Social 

Sciences. 

N Sec. 2: Wed. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 21– 

Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Julie Wan, language 

instructor and curriculum and development 

specialist. 

Mandarin I and II 

CHIN1-CE9011/$900 

S Sec. 1: Tues. Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m., 

Sept. 22–Dec. 20 (24 sessions). Yishen Lan, 

instructor–advanced Chinese linguistics and 

culture, New York University. 


Mandarin: Accelerated I and II 

CHIN1-CE9015/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Qihui Wang, NYU-SCPS 

Excellence in Teaching Award. 

Mandarin II 

CHIN1-CE9002/$550 

S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 19 

(12 sessions). Qijian Wang, former assistant 

research fellow, Institute of Foreign Literature, 

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. 

S Sec. 2: Wed. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 21–Dec. 7 

(12 sessions). Ling Chen, Chinese Language 

Teachers Association of Greater New York. 

Mandarin III 

CHIN1-CE9003/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Julie Wan, language 

instructor and curriculum and development 

specialist. 

Mandarin: Accelerated III and IV 

CHIN1-CE9012/$550 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Xiaoxiao Jiao, 

senior lecturer–East Asian studies, 

New York University. 

Mandarin IV 

CHIN1-CE9004/$550 

S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26– 

Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Fang Fu, tenured 

faculty, Bard High School Early College. 

Mandarin V 

CHIN1-CE9005/$550 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Yishen Lan, instructor– 

advanced Chinese linguistics and culture, 


NEW 

Mandarin for Business Purposes 

CHIN1-CE9074/$550 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Ling Chen, principal, 

Sino Language Shop. 

If you have studied Mandarin Chinese and 

wish to polish your business communication 

skills, this is the course for you. Learn 

expressions to facilitate daily business 

transactions, skills for polite social interaction, 

and basic writing templates used in 

professional settings. This course is appropriate 

for students with at least an intermediate 

level of proficiency in Mandarin 

Chinese. Students are expected to have 

competence in all four skills: listening, 

speaking, reading, and writing. Projects 

are tailored to students’ needs. 

Reading Chinese Newspapers 

CHIN1-CE9055/$550 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Ling Chen, principal, 

Sino Language Shop. 

Reading Chinese newspapers is a challenge, 

even for people who are fairly proficient 

in Mandarin Chinese. Acquire this 

specific skill by exploring the basic vocabulary, 

expressions, and sentence patterns of 

Chinese journalistic writing. Analyze a 

variety of contemporary subjects from 

different sections of a newspaper—as 

well as online and broadcast news sources. 

Students participate in the news selection 

and take part in class discussions. This 

course is appropriate for students who 

have an intermediate level of proficiency 

in Mandarin or who have completed two 

years (or the equivalent) of intensive 

Mandarin studies at the college level— 

and who know at least 500 characters. 

Intensive Mandarin Program 

This intensive program in Mandarin 

Chinese now has a revised curriculum, 

which includes more material than in past 

semesters. You move faster and yet you 

have sufficient class time for practice and 

drilling. This program gives you a solid 

foundation upon which you can continue to 

develop the four language skills: speaking, 

listening, reading, and writing. 

Mandarin: Intensive I 

CHIN1-CE9061/$755 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 10 a.m.–12.55 p.m., Sept. 24– 




Mandarin: Intensive II 

CHIN1-CE9062/$755 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 1.30–4.25 p.m., Sept. 24– 




NEW 

CZECH 

Czech I 

SLAV1-CE9001/$550 


Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Suzanna Halsey, 

member, International Association of 

Teachers of Czech. 

Counts as one course toward the certificate. 

DANISH 

The following courses are offered in cooperation 

with the American-Scandinavian 

Foundation. Required textbooks are listed 

by course number and are available at 

Shakespeare and Co., 716 Broadway at 

Washington Place. 

Courses count as one toward the certificate. 

Danish I 

SCAN1-CE9001/$550 

Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 21–Dec. 7 

(12 sessions). Meets at Scandinavia House, 

58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Dorte Tulet, Danish 

and ESL instructor; translator. 

Danish III 

SCAN1-CE9003/$550 

Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 22– 

Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Meets at Scandinavia 

House, 58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Dorte Tulet 

Danish V 

SCAN1-CE9005/$550 

Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27–Dec. 13 


58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Dorte Tulet 

DUTCH 

Dutch I 

DUTC1-CE9101/$550 

N Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27– 

Dec. 13 (12 sessions). Marjolijn de Jager, 

French and Dutch instructor. 


N Meets at Norman Thomas Center, 111 E. 33rd St. 

S 

Meets in the Washington Square, Cooper Square, 

Union Square vicinity. 


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FRENCH 

The textbook employed in all Level I through 

IV courses is Contacts: Langue et Culture 

Françaises (8th Edition, 2008). Students do 

not need to purchase a workbook or tapes 

unless advised by their instructor. Materials 

used in Level V courses as well as in 

advanced and specialized formats are 

selected by the respective instructors. 



Placement Test 

If you have studied French and are not sure 

which level is most appropriate for you, 

you can take a specially designed 

self-placement test on the Web. Visit 

scps.nyu.edu/placement.tests and follow 

the instructions. This test is only for applicants 

who have studied French. 

French Verb Review 

FRCH1-CE9041/$165 

W Sec. 1: Sun. 1–4 p.m., Oct. 16–30 

(3 sessions). Nina Danon, adjunct instructor– 

modern languages, Jersey City State College. 

Not applicable to the certificate program. 

French I 

FRCH1-CE9001/$495 

V Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27–Dec. 13 

(12 sessions). Nina Danon, adjunct instructor– 

modern languages, Jersey City State College. 

W Sec. 2: Wed. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 21– 

Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Susan Barniker, French 

teacher, Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School. 

No placement test necessary. 

French: Intensive I 

FRCH1-CE9061/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Nina Danon, adjunct 

instructor–modern languages, Jersey City 

State College. 


French: Daytime I 

FRCH1-CE9801/$450 

W Sec. 1: Thurs. 12–1.30 p.m., Sept. 22– 




M Meets at NYU Midtown Center, 11 W. 42nd St. 

S 



V Meets at Manhattan Village Academy, 43 W. 22nd St. 

W Meets at the Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay St. 

V Online course. 

French I and II 

FRCH1-CE9011/$800 


Sept. 22–Dec. 20 (24 sessions). 

Stephane Zaborowski, French teacher, 

The New School. 

No placement test necessary. Counts as two 

courses toward the certificate. 

French: Accelerated I and II 

FRCH1-CE9015/$495 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Stephane Zaborowski, 

French teacher, The New School. 

V Sec. 2: Wed. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 21– 




French II 

FRCH1-CE9002/$495 


(12 sessions). Irene Shifman, lecturer, Ithaca 

College; teaching assistant, Cornell University. 

French: Intensive II 

FRCH1-CE9062/$755 





French: Accelerated II and III 

FRCH1-CE9018/$495 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Carole Fabre, 

adjunct assistant professor, NYU-SCPS 

and Baruch College. 

French III 

FRCH1-CE9003/$495 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Chantal Oldenburg, 

NYU-SCPS French instructor since 1990. 

French: Accelerated III and IV 

FRCH1-CE9007/$495 


Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Chantal Oldenburg, 

NYU-SCPS French instructor since 1990. 

French IV 

FRCH1-CE9004/$495 


(12 sessions). Carole Fabre, adjunct assistant 

professor, NYU-SCPS and Baruch College. 

French V 

FRCH1-CE9005/$495 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Claudine Lespes, 

former teacher, The Brearley School. 

French: Intermediate Conversation 

FRCH1-CE9050/$495 

W Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 22– 



French: Advanced Conversation 

FRCH1-CE9052/$495 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Joanna Dezio, interpreter, 

specializing in politics, intellectual 

property law, and the performing arts. 

Strengthen your command of French 

grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation 

quality, speaking ability, and understanding 

of French culture. Through topical weekly 

readings, students tackle a variety of challenging 

subjects: political, social, and cultural. 

Over the course of the semester, each 

student gives two brief presentations on a 

subject of their choice; classmates respond 

with questions or challenge the speaker’s 

ideas. This lively experience raises the level 

of students’ spoken French to the point of 

being capable of expressing complex ideas 

in the language. The course is conducted 

entirely in French. 

French: Spoken Contemporary 

FRCH1-CE9401/$450 

M Sec. 1: Wed. 11.50 a.m.–1.30 p.m., Sept. 21– 

Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Stephane Zaborowski, 

French teacher, The New School. 

This course may lead French people to ask, 

“Excuse me, are you French” Designed for 

students interested in improving their fluency 

in French, the course fine-tunes reading 

comprehension. Build knowledge of 

grammar and vocabulary. Gain the confidence 

necessary to express opinions and 

complex ideas. Students expand the range 

of their idiom and learn to hold their own 

in discussions about a wide variety of topics. 

Authentic material from current newspapers 

and magazines is used. Course 

content changes every semester. 

French: English to French Literary and 

Journalistic Translation 

FRCH1-CE9404/$390 

V Sec. 1: Mon. Sept. 26–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). 

Annie Heminway, Chevalier de L’Ordre des 

Palmes Acadèmiques award winner. 

This craft-oriented course gives both experienced 

and inexperienced translators the 

opportunity to get acquainted with and 

solve the problems that translators encounter. 

While working on literary excerpts and 

press articles, you become aware of the 

subtleties of the French language and the 

difficulties of transposing from English to 

French. Translating into French helps you 

increase your vocabulary, polish your grammar, 

improve your oral and written proficiency, 

and heighten your sensibility to the 

English language. The course is conducted 

in French. Course content changes every 

semester. This course is appropriate for 

students at the intermediate/advanced and 

advanced level. This course is applicable to 

the Certificate in French language but not to 

the Certificate in Translation. 

NEW 

Creative Writing in French 

FRCH1-CE9435/$390 

V Sec. 1: Dates and hours to be arranged, 

Sept. 26–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Annie Heminway, 

Chevalier de L’Ordre des Palmes Acadèmiques 

award winner. 

Find your inner voice in written French as 

many great writers—from Samuel Beckett 

to Milan Kundera—have done. By learning 

to write in another language, you deepen 

your knowledge of it and also allow your 

creative writing skills to blossom in your 

native language. Using newspaper articles, 

excerpts from literature, music, and other 

sources of inspiration to fuel your creativity, 

gain confidence and develop your competence 

in written expression through 

various writing exercises. Emphasis is 

placed on lexical nuances, grammatical 

structures, and stylistic variations as developed 

by masters like Georges Perec and 

François Bon. This course is appropriate 

for students with an intermediate or advanced 

proficiency in French. 

GERMAN 

The textbook used in all Level I through IV 

courses is Themen Aktuell (bilingual edition, 

Max Huber Verlag, 2003). Students do 

not need to purchase a workbook or tapes 

unless advised by their instructor. Materials 

used in advanced and specialized formats 

are selected by the respective instructors. 




If you have studied German and are not 

sure which level is most appropriate for 

you, you can take a specially designed 




who have studied German. 

German I 

GERM1-CE9001/$495 

W Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.50 p.m., Sept. 26– 

Dec. 5 (10 sessions). Juergen Reichert, 

former language instructor, Tree Top 

Language School, Tokyo. 

German: Accelerated I and II 

GERM1-CE9015/$495 

W Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27– 

Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Waltraud Raninger, 

freelance translator and interpreter. 

German II 

GERM1-CE9002/$495 


Nov. 30 (11 sessions). Juergen Reichert, 



German III 

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GERM1-CE9003/$495 


Dec. 1 (10 sessions). Juergen Reichert, 



German: Accelerated III and IV 

GERM1-CE9016/$495 


Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Carolin Schuetze, 

German adult education teacher. 

GREEK (ANCIENT) 


Ancient Greek: Accelerated I 

GREK1-CE9301/$550 


Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Martha Rowen, Latin 

teacher, Bard High School, Early College. 

If you are a beginner willing to work intensively, 

have previously studied Ancient 

Greek and want to review the basics, or 

possess a strong knowledge of another inflected 

language, this course allows you to 

start from the beginning and learn this 

language at an accelerated pace. 

Reading Ancient Greek 

GREK1-CE9321/$550 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Martha Rowen, Latin 

teacher, Bard High School, Early College. 

Read and discuss a different work each semester, 

ranging from the timeless epics of 

Homer to the New Testament. In addition 

to a strong focus on grammar and syntax, 

this course includes a fascinating exploration 

of the historical background and literary 

interpretation of the selected readings. 

Whenever possible, commentaries are chosen 

based on their capacity to help students 

build grammar and vocabulary. This 

course is appropriate for anyone with a 

basic knowledge of ancient Greek. 

GREEK (MODERN) 


Greek: Modern I 

GREK1-CE9001/$550 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Evdokia Nikolaidou, 

NYU-SCPS Excellence in Teaching Award. 

Greek: Modern V 

GREK1-CE9005/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Evdokia Nikolaidou, 


HINDI 


Hindi I 

HIND1-CE9101/$550 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Rajni Bhargava, adjunct 

Hindi instructor, New York University. 

Hindi II 

HIND1-CE9102/$550 


Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Rajni Bhargava, adjunct 

Hindi instructor, New York University. 

ITALIAN 

The textbook employed in all Level I 

through IV courses is Oggi in Italia (NYU 

Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 2007). Students 

do not need to purchase a workbook or 

tapes unless advised by their instructor. 

Materials used in advanced and specialized 

formats are selected by the respective 

instructors. 




If you have studied Italian and are not 

sure which level is most appropriate for 

you, you can take a specially designed 




who have studied Italian. 

Italian I 

ITAL1-CE9001/$505 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Pasquale DeSerio, 



Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Cinzia Berletti, 

Italian instructor, York College. 

Italian: Intensive I 

ITAL1-CE9061/$755 




Italian: Daytime I 

ITAL1-CE9801/$450 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Rosella Matt, 


Italian I and II 

ITAL1-CE9011/$800 


Sept. 22–Dec. 20 (24 sessions). Rosella Matt, 



Italian: Accelerated I and II 

ITAL1-CE9015/$505 




Italian: Daytime Accelerated I and II 

ITAL1-CE9815/$450 

W Sec. 1: Wed. 12–1.30 p.m., Sept. 21–Dec. 

7 (12 sessions). Rosella Matt, NYU-SCPS 

Excellence in Teaching Award. 

M Sec. 2: Tues. 10.30 a.m.–12 p.m., Sept. 27– 

Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Rosella Matt 

Italian II 

ITAL1-CE9002/$505 

S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 

19 (12 sessions). Rocco Arcuri, adjunct instructor, 

The English Language Center, LaGuardia 

Community College. 

Italian III 

ITAL1-CE9003/$505 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Cinzia Berletti, 

Italian instructor, York College. 

Italian: Daytime III 

ITAL1-CE9803/$450 

M Sec. 1: Mon. 12–1.30 p.m., Sept. 26– 

Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Rosella Matt, 


Italian: Accelerated III and IV 

ITAL1-CE9017/$505 


Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Rocco Arcuri, adjunct 

instructor, The English Language Center, 

LaGuardia Community College. 

Italian: Intermediate Conversation 

ITAL1-CE9050/$505 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Lorenza Smith, art historian, 

Ministry of Fine Art, Venice and Curia 

Patriarcale (Churches of Venice); author, 

Venezia: la citta’, l’arte, la storia. 

Italian Through Cinema 

ITAL1-CE9091/$290 

W Sec. 1: Sat. 1–2.55 p.m., Oct. 15–Nov. 19 

(6 sessions). Lorenza Smith, art historian, 

Ministry of Fine Art, Venice and Curia 

Patriarcale (Churches of Venice); author, 

Venezia: la citta’, l’arte, la storia. 

Counts as a half course toward the certificate. 

JAPANESE 

The textbook employed in Levels I and II 

courses is Japanese for Busy People 

(Revised Edition, Kodansha International). 

Students do not need to purchase a workbook 

or tapes unless advised by their instructor. 

Materials used in advanced and specialized 

formats are selected by the instructors. 



Japanese I 

JAPN1-CE9251/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Ichiro Kishimoto, 


Japanese: Intensive I 

JAPN1-CE9261/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Ichiro Kishimoto, 


Japanese II 

JAPN1-CE9252/$550 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Akiko Carbonaro, 

adjunct professor–Japanese language, 

Pace University. 

Japanese: Intensive II 

JAPN1-CE9262/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Ichiro Kishimoto 

KOREAN 

Korean I 

KORN1-CE9601/$550 




LATIN 


Latin: Intensive I 

LATN1-CE9161/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Colin Pilney 

Latin: Intensive II 

LATN1-CE9162/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Colin Pilney 


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NEW 

NORWEGIAN 

The following course is offered in cooperation 


Foundation. 


Norwegian I 

SCAN1-CE9301/$550 

Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 19 


58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Hakon Vinje, 

Norwegian instructor. 

PERSIAN 


Persian I 

MIDE1-CE9201/$550 

S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 19 

(12 sessions). Fahimeh Gooran-Savadkoohi, 

Persian tutor, Tehran, Iran; instructor, SARV. 

Persian II 

MIDE1-CE9202/$550 

S Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–8.25 p.m., 


Fahimeh Gooran-Savadkoohi, Persian 

tutor, Tehran, Iran; instructor, SARV. 

Persian IV 

MIDE1-CE9204/$550 


(12 sessions). Fahimeh Gooran-Savadkoohi, 

Persian tutor, Tehran, Iran; instructor, SARV. 

POLISH 

Polish I 

SLAV1-CE9101/$550 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Albert S. Juszczak, 

executive director, Polish and Slavic Center. 


PORTUGUESE 

(BRAZILIAN) 

Course counts as one toward the certificate. 

Portuguese: Intensive I 

PORT1-CE9261/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Walter Azevedo, private 

Portuguese teacher. 

Portuguese: Accelerated I and II 

PORT1-CE9215/$550 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Walter Azevedo, 

private Portuguese teacher. 

NEW 

Portuguese: Accelerated III and IV 

PORT1-CE9210/$550 




Portuguese: Accelerated V and VI 

PORT1-CE9218/$550 




RUSSIAN 

Textbooks for these courses are available 

at Shakespeare & Co., 716 Broadway at 

Washington Place. 



Russian: Introductory 

Immersion Weekend 

SLAV1-CE9251/$205 

W Sec. 1: Sat. Sun. 9.30 a.m.–4 p.m., Oct. 22– 

23 (2 sessions). Nellie Terlemezian, author, scientific 

articles about new methods of teaching 

languages. 


Russian I 

SLAV1-CE9201/$550 


Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Ella Movshovich, 

instructor, Russian High School. 

Russian II 

SLAV1-CE9202/$550 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Nellie Terlemezian, 

author, scholarly articles about new methods 

of teaching languages. 

Russian III 

SLAV1-CE9203/$550 




Russian IV 

SLAV1-CE9204/$550 

W Sec. 1: Sat. 10–11.55 a.m., Sept. 24– 



Russian V 

SLAV1-CE9205/$550 



NYU-SCPS Excellence in Teaching Award 

Russian VII 

SLAV1-CE9207/$550 

W Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26– 



SPANISH 

The textbook employed in all Level I 

through IV courses is Dos Mundos (7th edition, 

2010). Students do not need to purchase 

a workbook or tapes unless advised 

by their instructor. Materials used in Level V 

courses, as well as in advanced and specialized 

formats, are selected by the respective 

instructors. 




If you have studied Spanish and are 

not sure which level is most appropriate 

for you, you can take a specially designed 




who have studied Spanish. 

Spanish Verb Review 

SPAN1-CE9041/$215 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 10.15 a.m.–1.15 p.m., Oct. 15– 

Nov. 5 (4 sessions). Maria Nebres, faculty, The 

Dalton School; former faculty, The Brearley 

School. 


Spanish I 

SPAN1-CE9001/$495 

W Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 19 

(12 sessions). Maria Teresa Madinaveitia, foreign 

language teacher, The Dalton School. 


Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Andrea Behan, 

freelance translator/editor. 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Norma Lomboy, teacher, 

Marymount Manhattan College. 

V Sec. 4: Tues. 6.30–8.40 p.m., Sept. 27– 

Dec. 13 (12 sessions). Jose Hernandez 

Spanish: Daytime I 

SPAN1-CE9801/$450 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Wallace Sanders, 

New York State certified Spanish teacher. 

Spanish: Intensive I 

SPAN1-CE9063/$755 


Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Carlos San Juan-Garcia, 

Spanish instructor, The Dalton School. 

Spanish I and II 

SPAN1-CE9011/$800 

S Sec. 1: Mon. Wed. 6.45–8.55 p.m., Sept. 21– 




Spanish: Accelerated I and II 

SPAN1-CE9015/$495 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Rene David, 

federal court interpreter. 




Spanish: Daytime Accelerated I and II 

SPAN1-CE9815/$450 

W Sec. 1: Mon. 12–1.30 p.m., Sept. 26– 



M Sec. 2: Thurs. 10.30 a.m.–12 p.m., 

Sept. 22–Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Sarah Rubio, 

Spanish instructor, Instituto Ceravantes. 

Spanish II 

SPAN1-CE9002/$495 


Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Norma Lomboy, 

teacher, Marymount Manhattan College. 

W Sec. 2: Tues. 6.30–8.40 p.m., 


Maria Teresa Madinaveitia 

Spanish: Intensive II 

SPAN1-CE9064/$755 




Spanish: Accelerated II and III 

SPAN1-CE9018/$495 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Sarah Rubio, Spanish 

instructor, Instituto Ceravantes. 

Spanish III 

SPAN1-CE9003/$495 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Andrea Behan, 

freelance translator/editor. 

Spanish III and IV 

SPAN1-CE9012/$800 

S Sec. 1: Tues. Thurs. 6.45–8.55 p.m., Sept. 22– 




Spanish: Accelerated III and IV 

SPAN1-CE9016/$495 


Dec. 7 (12 sessions). Maria Nebres, faculty, 

The Dalton School; former faculty, The Brearley 

School. 

Spanish IV 

SPAN1-CE9004/$495 



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Court Interpreting and 

Medical Interpreting 

Tuesday, 6–8 p.m., August 30 

NYU-SCPS Building 

7 East 12th Street 






For a listing of our information sessions and events, see page viii. 

INTERPRETING 

Spanish V 

SPAN1-CE9005/$495 


Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Norma Lomboy, 

teacher, Marymount Manhattan College. 

Spanish: Intermediate Conversation 

SPAN1-CE9050/$495 



Ruth N. Chismall Rengering, adjunct 

lecturer–Spanish, Borough of Manhattan 

Community College. 

Spanish: Advanced 

Conversation and Composition 

SPAN1-CE9055/$495 



In this course, students develop their conversational 

and writing skills in Spanish in 

a group context that is both personal and 

enjoyable. The goal is to build the students’ 

confidence in speaking and utilizing 

Spanish in a variety of contexts. This requires 

students to be at an intermediate 

speaking level (to be able to maintain a 

conversation in Spanish, even with errors). 

The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. 

The emphasis is on conversation. This requires 

that students utilize the Spanish 

language to talk about themselves and 

their interests. Each week students turn in 

a written essay. Prerequisite: Spanish V/ 

SPAN1-CE9905 the equivalent. 

Spanish: World News 

SPAN1-CE9098/$495 


Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Andrea Behan, freelance 

translator/editor. 

Sharpen your language skills by reading 

world news in Spanish. Improve your vocabulary, 

grammar, and grasp of slang 

Spanish expressions by reading and discussing 

articles culled from newspapers, 

news magazines, and news websites. 

Students participate in the article selection, 

which builds their spoken fluency and 

overall proficiency. This exposure benefits 

already seasoned students of Spanish, current 

and prospective bilingual journalists, 

professionals, and anyone interested in 

reading world news from a Hispanic perspective. 

Prerequisite: Spanish III/SPAN1- 

CE9003 or the equivalent. 

NEW 

SWEDISH 

The following courses are offered in cooperation 


Foundation. 


Swedish I 

SCAN1-CE9401/$550 

Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 22–Dec. 15 


58 Park Ave at 38th St. Malin Tybahl, Swedish 

instructor. 

Swedish III 

SCAN1-CE9403/$550 



58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Malin Tybahl, Swedish 

instructor. 

Swedish V 

SCAN1-CE9405/$550 

Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 19 



instructor. 

Swedish IX 

SCAN1-CE9409/$550 




instructor. 

Swedish XI 

SCAN1-CE9411/$550 

Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27–Dec. 13 



instructor. 

TURKISH 

Turkish I 

MIDE1-CE9301/$550 

N Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 26– 

Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Belgin Camli, Turkish 

American University Association, Istanbul. 


COURT INTERPRETING: SPANISH/ENGLISH 

The inability to communicate completely and accurately in English limits equal access to 

justice for the members of other language groups. To remedy the problem, the courts need 

well-trained, highly competent specialized interpreters. 

The NYU-SCPS Certificate in Court Interpreting has been developed to provide professional 

training to those who are preparing for careers in judiciary interpreting. The certificate 

program is of particular interest to anyone who is planning to take the federal or state court 

interpreter examinations. 

Fundamentals of Court Interpreting 

INTR1-CE9601/$1065 

S Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–9 p.m., Sept. 22–Dec. 15 

(12 sessions). Maria Voltmer, federally certified 

and New York/New Jersey–accredited court 

interpreter. 

This course addresses the role and function 

of the court interpreter, including ethical 

issues, the identification of reference materials, 

preparation of glossaries, translation 

theories and approaches, sight translation, 

note-taking skills, consecutive interpreting, 

simultaneous interpreting, translation for 

interpreters, tape transcription, and other 

topics. This is a prerequisite for all other 

courses in the Certificate in Court Interpreting. 

Students must pass the admission test before 

registering.sH 

Simultaneous Interpreting II 

INTR1-CE9608/$870 

W Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–9 p.m., Sept. 22– 

Dec. 1 (10 sessions). Henry A. Rugeles, 

federally certified court interpreter. 

This course provides advanced training in 

simultaneous interpreting. Classes are held 

in the Language Laboratory where, with 

the help of an instructor, students master 

the techniques of fluent and accurate simultaneous 

interpreting, focusing on court interpreting. 

Using criminal court and civil 

court proceedings, expand your vocabulary 

and improve your comprehension and speed. 

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Court Interpreting/INTR1-CE9601 

and Simultaneous 

Interpreting I/INTR1-CE9610.H 

Consecutive Interpreting 

INTR1-CE9607/$870 

W Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–9 p.m., Sept. 21–Dec. 7 

(10 sessions). 

Carefully monitored weekly assignments 

cover the fundamentals of consecutive interpreting. 

Using taped material of simulated 

as well as actual court trials, students 

gain valuable hands-on experience. May be 

taken as part of the Certificate in Court Interpreting 

program or as a stand-alone course 

with prior approval by the Translation Studies 

coordinator. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of 

Court Interpreting/INTR1-CE9601 or 

equivalent.H 

Web 

For the most up-to-date 

course information and 

to register online, visit: 

scps.nyu.edu 

N Meets at Norman Thomas Center, 111 E. 33rd St. 

S 



V Meets at Manhattan Village Academy, 43 W. 22nd St. 





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CERTIFICATE 

IN COURT 

INTERPRETING: 

SPANISH/ENGLISH 

This program is designed for individuals 

with a mastery of both Spanish and 

English. As a prerequisite to entering 

the program, all prospective students 

must pass an oral entrance exam in both 

languages to determine linguistic competence 

and general cultural preparation. 

The exam consists of a telephone interview. 

Please contact the department for 

an appointment at (212) 998-7030. 

Certificate Requirements 

Admission: Satisfactory rating in Spanish 

and English on an oral entrance exam. 

Results are valid for one year. Students 

are formally admitted to the program 

only upon successful completion of 

Fundamentals of Court Interpreting/ 

INTR1-CE9601 with a grade of B 

or better. 

Course of study: Certificates are awarded 

to students who complete the six courses 

listed below with an average grade of B 

or better. 

Course availability: Fundamentals of 

Court Interpreting/INTR1-CE9601 is 

offered in the fall, spring, and summer 

semesters. Consecutive Interpreting/ 

INTR1-CE9607 and Simultaneous 

Interpreting II/INTR1-CE9608 are 

offered every fall semester. Simultaneous 

Interpreting I/INTR1-CE9610 and 

Translation for Interpreters/ 

INTR1-CE9611 are offered every 

spring semester. Court Procedures/ 

INTR1-CE9602 is offered every 

summer semester. 

REQUIRED COURSES 

Fundamentals of Court Interpreting/ 

INTR1-CE9601 (page 8) 

Consecutive Interpreting/ 


Simultaneous Interpreting I/ 

INTR1-CE9610 (spring 2012) 

Simultaneous Interpreting II/ 


Translation for Interpreters/ 

INTR1-CE9611 (spring 2012) 

Court Procedures/ 

INTR1-CE9602 (summer 2012) 


MEDICAL 

INTERPRETING 

Admission to the Spanish/English program 

is available only in the fall and spring terms. 

Admission to the Chinese/English program 

is available only in the fall term. 

Spanish/English 

Introduction to Medical Interpreting 

and Terminology: Spanish/English 

INTR1-CE9490/$740 

W Sec. 1: Sat. 9.30 a.m.–2.20 p.m., Sept. 24– 

Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Juan Rivolta, M.D., 

adjunct clinical research associate, Columbia 

University Medical Center; and Brenda Hernandez, 

Spanish translator, East Harlem Tutorial Program, 

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 

This course teaches the basic elements and 

professional ethics of medical interpreting 

and medical terminology for interpreters. 

Learn about strategies for effective communication 

with patients and healthcare 

providers. Examine challenges and ethical 

dilemmas that can arise and develop the 

judgment to respond to them. Learn the 

basics of human biology, disease pathology, 

medical instruments, and treatments. This 

course is designed to prepare students to 

take advantage of interpreting opportunities 

in hospitals and other medical facilities. It 

is taught by two instructors: a professional 

medical interpreter and a physician. Textbook 

is The Language of Medicine, by Elli-Davis 

Chabner, either the 8th or 9th edition. This 

is a prerequisite for all other courses in the 

Certificate in Medical Interpreting. Students 

must pass the admission test before registering.H 

Chinese/English 

Admission to this program is available only 

in the fall term. 


and Terminology: Chinese/English 

INTR1-CE9480/$740 

W Sec. 1: Sat. 10 a.m.–3.10 p.m., Sept. 24– 

Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Evelyn Huang, medical 

interpreter; and Rodney Chuen-Hing Lau, interpreter, 

United Nations and many other international 

organizations. 

Learn the basic elements of medical interpreting, 

basic medical terminology, recent 

developments in the field, professional ethics, 

and standards of practice. Examine 

challenges and ethical dilemmas that often 

arise when interpreters and medical professionals 

interact, and develop the judgment 

needed to respond to them through role 

playing. Effective medical interpreting requires 

an understanding of human anatomy, 

physiology, and pathology. Learn the basics 

of human biology, and find out how various 

internal structures trigger physiological 

processes. Understand disease pathology 

and the medical instruments pathological 

conditions call for to become fully conversant 

with both medical professionals and 

patients. Gain valuable insight into strategies 

for effective communication with patients. 

This course is specifically designed 

for medical interpreters and prepares them 

to take advantage of opportunities in hospitals 

and other medical facilities. This is 

a prerequisite for all other courses in the 

Certificate in Medical Interpreting. Students 

must pass an admissions test before 

registering.H 

CERTIFICATE IN 

MEDICAL 

INTERPRETING 

This 120-hour curriculum is designed to 

train entry-level medical interpreters in 

Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin and 

Cantonese) to meet the needs of doctors’ 

offices, hospitals, emergency rooms, and 

other medical facilities. Recent New 

York City legislation requires all city 

government offices to provide translation 

and interpreting services for residents 

with limited English proficiency. 

In order to be admitted to this program, 

students need to pass a short written 

and oral exam to determine their language 

proficiency in both languages. 

The exam takes place at NYU and students 

must sign up for a specific date. 

Please contact the department for an 

appointment at (212) 998-7030. 

Upon completion of the program, students 

have attained the following: 

• Interpreting skills. 

• Knowledge of English medical 

terminology. 

• A vocabulary of language-specific 

medical terms and expressions. 

• Ethics and confidentiality training. 

• Skills in professional conduct for 

various clinical settings. 

• Preparation to work in any hospital 

setting. 

This certificate is awarded to students 

who complete two required courses with 

an average of B or better. Students must 

complete Introduction to Medical 

Interpreting and Terminology with a 

grade of B or better in order to be allowed 

to proceed to the second course. 

REQUIRED COURSES: 

SPANISH/ENGLISH 


and Terminology: Spanish/English/ 

INTR1-CE9490 (this page) 

Medical Consecutive Interpreting: 

Spanish/English/INTR1-CE9455 

(this page) 

REQUIRED COURSES: 

CHINESE/ENGLISH 


and Terminology: Chinese/English/ 

INTR1-CE9480 (this page) 


Chinese/English/INTR1-CE9422 

(2012) 



Spanish/English 

INTR1-CE9455/$740 

S Sec. 1: Sat. 9 a.m.–1.10 p.m., Sept. 24– 

Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Jossety Parada, 

medical interpreter.H 

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Learn from instructors who 

are leaders in their fields. 

For NYU-SCPS faculty bios, 

visit scps.nyu.edu/faculty. 

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Translation Studies 

Monday, 6–8 p.m., August 29 

NYU Midtown Center 

11 West 42nd Street, 4th Floor 






CERTIFICATE IN TRANSLATION (ONLINE) 

This online program is intended for linguistically skilled individuals of diverse professional 

and educational backgrounds who seek to develop abilities in the field of translation. 

All programs are offered exclusively online. The certificate can be earned in 

one of seven language pairs or in general translation: 

Arabic to English Translation 

French to English Translation 

German to English Translation 

Spanish to English Translation 

English to French Translation 

English to Portuguese Translation 

English to Spanish Translation 

General Translation 

TRANSLATION 

Translation is the art and craft of cross-cultural written communication. In this program, 

people fluent in two or more languages develop the skills necessary for the rewarding 

career of translator. Faculty members are highly accomplished translators from in-house, 

freelance, and international organizations. Take any course that meets your needs, or consider 

the certificate program. For program information, call (212) 998-7200. 

Note: Online registration is not available for certificate courses in translation. 

Admissions Test Dates 

Admissions exams are offered via e-mail at 

no charge. Students must take the exam no 

later than September 20. A standard bilingual 

dictionary is recommended for the admissions 

exam. The test results may not be 

appealed, and exams will not be returned 

to the applicants. The results are valid for 

one year. To sign up to take the test, send 

an e-mail to scps.translation@nyu.edu. 

Internship Opportunities 

Students who have completed five courses 

and have maintained an average of B+ or 

better are eligible to apply to the department’s 

internship program. The department 

has established relationships with a variety 

of law firms, publishers, media organizations, 

translation companies, nonprofit organizations, 

and freelance translators who 

take our graduates as interns. If your special 

interest is not reflected by these organizations, 

you are given assistance in setting 

up your own internship, with the approval of 

the director. Contact (212) 998-7134 and 

ask for the translation coordinator for more 

information and an application packet. 

Interns must register for Internship in 

Translation/TRAN1-CE9914. 

Internship in Translation 

TRAN1-CE9914/$395 

Sec. 1: Dates and hours to be arranged, 


Students who have completed five courses 

in translation studies while maintaining an 

average of B+ or better are encouraged to 

take advantage of internships, which help 

them make the transition from student to 

translation professional. An internship 

consists of approximately 60 hours of practical 

work in translation for a banking institution, 

law firm, translation company, or 

other organization. Internship sites are located 

in the New York metropolitan area. 

For more information, call (212) 998-7030. 

Not applicable to the certificate program.H 

Subtitling for Film and Multimedia 

TRAN1-CE9900/$695 

M Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–8.25 p.m., 


Benedetta Scardovi-Mounier, freelance 

translator, proofreader, transcriber, and 

video editor. 

This course introduces students to the art 

of subtitling films and videos using different 

software. Every step of the process is 

covered: transcribing a script, translating it, 

creating subtitles, and matching them with 

the video footage. Open to students in all 

language pairs, this course focuses on technical 

aspects of subtitling. Basic video editing 

skills are helpful but not required.H 

CERTIFICATE 

REQUIREMENTS 

ADMISSION 

You must pass an admissions test to obtain 

permission to enroll in the prerequisite 

introductory course in the language 

pair of your choice. For admissions test 

dates and information, see this page. Test 

results are valid for one year. Students are 

formally admitted to the program only 

upon successful completion of the introductory 

course specific to the language 

pair they are studying with a grade of B 

or better. Students wishing to register for 

a single course without pursuing a certificate 

must still pass the admissions test 

and receive permission from the director 

prior to enrolling. A maximum of two 

courses completed by noncertificate students 

may be counted retroactively toward 

a certificate. 

COURSE OF STUDY 

Certificates are awarded to students who 

successfully complete six courses with an 

average grade of B or better. With the 

exception of the Certificate in General 

Translation, the six courses (one required, 

at least four core, and one elective) must 

be taken in the language pair of specialization 

as outlined below. Students pursuing 

the Certificate in General Translation 

must take the required course and three 

core courses in one language pair and two 

core courses in a second language pair, 

with prior approval of the director. 

Students who have failed to obtain a 

passing grade in the introductory course 

can retake it only once, after one year. 

Only one course toward the Certificate 

in Translation can be retaken during 

a student’s course of study. 

REQUIRED COURSE 

Introduction Course 

This course, offered in each program and 

designed with a view to that particular 

language pair, provides a survey of the 

reference materials, methods, and techniques 

of translation. You are exposed to 

a wide range of texts and issues from a 

variety of fields so that you can become 

acquainted with the kinds of materials 

and problems that a translator actually 

encounters in professional life. Students 

must pass the admissions exam before taking 

this course. 

CORE COURSES 

Commercial Translation I and II 

Commercial I concentrates on the analysis 

and translation of documents related to 

business, banking, finance, and insurance. 

Commercial II introduces the student to 

more challenging documents and terminological 

problems encountered in this 

field. Prerequisites: For Commercial I, 

Intro duction course; for Commercial II, 

Commercial I. 

Legal Translation I and II 

Legal I provides an introduction to the 

demanding task of translating between 

the languages of two different legal systems. 

The course also addresses legal style, 

terminology, and specialized reference 

materials. Legal II delves more deeply into 

the intricacies of this fascinating subject. 

Pre requisites: For Legal I, Intro duction 

course; for Legal II, Legal I. 

Technical Translation 

In today’s world, it is impossible to ignore 

the importance of science and technology. 

These courses address problems specific 

to technical translation. Sample texts are 

related to engineering, optics, the oil industry, 

telecommunications, manufacturing, 

and more. Pre requisite: Intro duction 

course. 

Medical Translation 

The medical industry is expanding at a 

dramatic rate. Information is exchanged 

across international borders, from pharmaceutical 

and advanced technologies to 

biomedical and genetic research. In these 

courses, students master the skill of translating 

a wide range of materials from the 

areas of medical research, clinical medicine, 

and pharmaceuticals. Prerequisite: 

Intro duction course. 

ELECTIVES 

An elective is chosen from among a 

group of courses, such as Public Relations, 

International Organizations, Translating 

the News, Literary Translation, and 

Translation Into the Source Language, 

which are offered on a rotating basis. 

Consult the Bulletin for current listings. 

Not all elective courses are available in 

every language. 



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ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 

You can enroll in the following programs as a distance-learning student: Arabic to English, 

German to English, English to French, English to Portuguese, English to Spanish, French to 

English, and Spanish to English. Students are admitted through our regular admissions exam, 

offered online at no charge. All online programs follow the standard curriculum, beginning with 

the Introduction course. The admissions exam deadline is two weeks prior to the first class to 

allow for proper registration. There are no exceptions. Online students must have computer 

facilities with appropriate browser software and must be computer proficient. For more detailed 

information, see online system requirements at scps.nyu.edu/online. For more information on 

the program and the registration procedure, call (212) 998-7134 and speak with a translation 

department representative prior to September 20. 

Introduction to CAT and 

Terminology Management 

TRAN1-CE8008/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Carla DiFranco, 

program manager, Windows International, 

Microsoft Corporation. 

Learn the basic concepts and components 

of CAT tools and terminology management 

using a few of the more common 

tools. Prepare for work with technologies 

and processes to use these tools more effectively, 

including internationalization issues 

that impact translators; how to handle 

a variety of file formats; how to build concept-oriented 

terminology lists; and how 

technologies, such as machine translation, 

affect translators in the industry today. This 

is a core course for all language pairs.H 

Project Management for Translation 

TRAN1-CE9811/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Kristi Gray, 

production manager, Eriksen Translations, Inc. 

Professional project managers are increasingly 

in demand in the dynamic, fast-paced 

world of language services. Acquire a 

highly valued skill in the field: managing 

projects of all sizes and complexity. Learn 

how to find appropriate translators and assign 

project work. Get up-to-date on all 

the latest software programs. Learn how to 

mediate between clients, the many translators 

who participate in a project, and your 

company. Enter this field not only as a 

translator, but as a manager in an industry 

that is increasingly in need of efficient, 

professional project managers. Space permitting, 

this course is also open to ATA 

members. Students must have computer 

proficiency.H 

ATA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT 

Arabic to English 

In this program, students learn to tackle the 

challenges posed by today’s world in the field 

of Arabic to English translation. The program 

consists of six courses covering the areas 

where most of the work is found. All courses 

are required in order to complete the certificate. 

Introduction to Arabic to English 

Translation/TRAN1-CE9999 is offered in the 

fall semester only, and is a prerequisite to 

formal admission into the program. 

Arabic to English Translation: 

An Introduction 

TRAN1-CE9999/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Louay Abdulla, 

ATA-certified translator.sH 

Arabic to English Translation of 

Governmental and International 

Documents 

TRAN1-CE9733/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Carl Wurtzel, 

freelance translator. 

The delicate political climate in the 

Middle East—and sweeping changes in 

government—require translation of documents 

on a broad range of topics, including 

education, social services, and military affairs. 

Develop the translation, writing, and 

editing skills required to start or advance a 

career as a freelance translator of Arabic. 

Prerequisite: Arabic to English Translation: 

An Introduction/TRAN1-CE9999.sH 

The NYU-SCPS Translation and Interpreting Certifi cate programs and individual 

translation courses count as continuing education points toward maintaining American 

Translators Association (ATA) accreditation. For more information on ATA continuing 

education requirements, please visit the ATA website at www.atanet.org. 

V Online course. 



NEW 

NEW 

English to French 

Admission to this program is available in 

the fall term only. 

English to French Translation: 


TRAN1-CE8817/$695 

V Sec. 1: Dates and hours to be 

arranged, Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). 

Guylaine Laperriere, former president, 

New York Circle of Translators, 2004.sH 

English to French Legal Translation I 

TRAN1-CE8811/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Alain Rozan, 

attorney, New York; avocat, France. 

Prerequisite: English to French Translation: 


English to Portuguese 

Admission to this program is available in 

the fall semester only. 

English to Portuguese Translation: 


TRAN1-CE9909/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Regina Alfarano, 

ATA-accredited translator.sH 

English to Portuguese Legal Translation I 

TRAN1-CE9979/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Cris Silva, translator 

in telecommunications, medical/pharmaceutical, 

legal, and more. 

Prerequisite: English to Portuguese Translation: 


English to Portuguese Translating 

for International Organizations 

TRAN1-CE9122/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Timothy T. Yuan, 

Portuguese editor, Inter-American Development 

Bank (2009). 

Gain an in-depth understanding of the content, 

terminology, and style of documents 

produced by international organizations. 

Students explore research skills, strategies, 

and techniques for producing excellent translations 

in a wide range of subject areas. 

Students complete a weekly translation assignment 

and participate in group discussions 

of their translations. Prerequisite: 

English to Portuguese Translation: An 

Introduction/TRAN1-CE9909.sH 

NEW 

English to Spanish 

English to Spanish Translation: 


TRAN1-CE8804/$695 



Veronica Cartagenova, freelance translator 

and interpreter. 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Gloria Barragan, 

owner and founder, GB Language Consulting, 

translating and interpreting services.sH 


Commercial Translation II 

TRAN1-CE8838/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Silvana Debonis, 

certified public translator, Argentina. 

Prerequisite: English to Spanish Commercial 

Translation I/TRAN1-CE8829.sH 

English to Spanish Legal Translation I 

TRAN1-CE8854/$695 



Graciela Steinberg, translator, European 

and U.S. translation companies. 

Prerequisite: English to Spanish Translation: 



Medical Translation for Patients 

TRAN1-CE8118/$695 



Lida Barbetti-Vros, ATA-certified translator. 

This course focuses on English to Spanish 

translation for the patient, a specialized 

and growing area of medical translation. 

Documents such as consent forms, patients’ 

bills of rights, medication leaflets, 

and explanations of medical conditions are 

examined, consistent with new regulations 

requiring translation for all limited English 

proficiency (LEP) patients. Prerequisite: 

English to Spanish Translation: An 


French to English 

French to English Translation: 


TRAN1-CE8801/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Blandine Anwar, 

translator and interpreter.sH 

French to English 

Commercial Translation I 

TRAN1-CE8820/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). 

Prerequisite: French to English Translation: 


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NEW 

French to English Legal Translation II 

TRAN1-CE8835/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Eileen Hennessy, 

ATA-certified translator into English from 

French, German, Spanish, and Italian. 

Prerequisite: French to English Legal 


French to English Translating the News 

TRAN1-CE8867/$695 



Gain practical experience translating and 

editing news articles from different perspectives—and 

different countries—around the 

French-speaking world. Learn how to effectively 

and accurately translate a foreign 

news story for English readers by completing 

translation assignments, participating 

in group discussions, and listening to guest 

speakers who give students an overview of 

careers in translation and journalism. 

Prerequisite: French to English Translation: 


German to English 

German to English Translation: 


TRAN1-CE9902/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Carla DiFranco, 

program manager, Windows International, 

Microsoft Corporation.sH 

German to English Legal Translation I 

TRAN1-CE9931/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Eve Hecht, 

freelance translator, ATA-accredited into 

English from German and French. 

Prerequisite: German to English Translation: 


International Markets 

Español 

scps.nyu.edu/mst 

Legal Terminology 

Civil Law 

Français 

Cross-Cultural Communication 

Pragmatics 

Translation expertise is vital in a global economy. 

Theory 

Common Law 

Software Localization 

Linguistic Analysis 

Financial Translation 

Discourse Analysis 

Master of Science in Translation: Online Degree Program 

The strong growth and increasing professionalization of the translation field has created a worldwide demand for master’slevel 

accreditation. The M.S. program at NYU-SCPS focuses on the academic framework of translation theory and linguistic 

analysis as well as today’s most complex real-world needs: civil and common law, websites, technology, and financial text. 

Coursework takes place entirely online, with the exception of the thesis project, which is defended on-site at NYU. 

New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. ©2010 New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies. 

NEW 

German to English Commercial 

Translation II 

TRAN1-CE9936/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Jean Campbell, 

foreign language specialist and translator. 

Prerequisite: German to English Commercial 


German to English Literary Translation 

TRAN1-CE9718/$695 



Learn how to accurately read and translate 

literary nonfiction and fiction from German 

to English. This translation workshop emphasizes 

class participation in written discussion 

forums to discuss the content and 

style of what makes a good literary translation. 

Each week, students translate approximately 

500 words. Students also learn about 

the business of literary translation and how 

to break into the field. Prerequisite: German 

to English Translation: An Introduction/ 

TRAN1-CE9902.sH 

Spanish to English 

Spanish to English Translation: 


TRAN1-CE8803/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Rosene Zaros, 

Atelier Zaros Translations, Spanish, French, 

and Portuguese into English.sH 

Spanish to English Legal Translation II 

TRAN1-CE8842/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Leland Wright, Jr. 

Prerequisite: Spanish to English Legal 


Spanish to English 

Commercial Translation I 

TRAN1-CE8822/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Jean Campbell, 


Prerequisite: Spanish to English Translation: 


Spanish to English Medical Translation I 

TRAN1-CE8880/$695 


Oct. 3–Dec. 12 (10 sessions). Suzanne Couture, 

medical interpreter, Aurora Health Care. 

Prerequisite: Spanish to English Translation: 


NEW 

Spanish to English Translation for 

Marketing and Advertising 

TRAN1-CE8035/$695 



Acquire the specific knowledge and skills 

necessary to translate from Spanish to 

English in the advertising and marketing 

industries. Each week, students complete 

an assignment illustrating a different aspect 

of the work they may encounter in the 

industry. Students explore industry concepts, 

such as target audience and copy 

platform; examine strategies for dealing 

with the special difficulties encountered in 

the field; increase their awareness of stylistic 

issues; and understand how translation 

in marketing and advertising differs from 

translation in other fields. Prerequisite: 

Spanish to English Translation: An 



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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Certificate Programs: 

Requirements and Benefits 

NYU-SCPS certificate programs provide 

knowledge and essential skills in specific 

fields and are taught by highly qualified 

faculty with in-depth experience in their 

subject areas. Certificates are comprised 

of courses that do not carry credit and are 

not state-reviewed. 

To receive an official certificate, students 

must declare their candidacy before the start 

of the fourth certificate course for which 

they enroll. Certificate candidacy entitles 

students to important benefits detailed on 

this page. To apply for certificate candidacy, 

use the Application for Certificate Candidacy 

on page 187. There is a non-refundable 

one-time $100 application fee. 

Students are welcome to take as many 

individual courses from a certificate program 

as they wish but will not receive an 

official certificate or be eligible for the 

benefits detailed below unless they apply 

for candidacy. Undeclared students may 

request a transcript showing course completion 

and grades, but that transcript will 

not indicate certificate completion. 


• NYU student photo ID, which confers 

the following privileges while students 

are enrolled in course(s) applicable to 

the certificate: 

° Access to NYU Libraries. 

° NYU Computer Store educational 

discount pricing. 

° Access to the Kimmel Center for 

University Life. 

• Invitations to NYU-SCPS events. 

• Invitations to career workshops and 

related resources. 

• Upon completion of certificate program, 

$100 discount voucher toward an 

NYU-SCPS course (valid for one year). 


• Certificate declaration is required before 

the start of the fourth applicable course. 

A one-time, nonrefundable, $100 application 

fee is required. 

• Students have up to four years to complete 

a certificate from initial date of 

registration. 

• An official certificate is available upon 

completion of all courses if an overall 

B average or above is maintained and 

candidacy has been declared. Students 

must request their certificate online at 

scps.nyu.edu/certificate. 

• Certificate candidacy may be revoked if 

academic performance is not maintained. 

• The NYU-SCPS transcript of declared candidates 

will identify certificate completion. 

• Certificate candidacy may be revoked if 

student conduct policies are not adhered to. 

• There is a one-time $5 fee for the NYU 

student photo ID card. The card is active 

for the entire semester in which a registered 

student is enrolled in an approved 

certificate course and is deactivated 

when the student is not enrolled in an 

applicable course. 

• Students must satisfy the certificate program 

requirements listed in the Bulletin 

published for the term in which they 

register for the first course toward the 

certificate. 

• Program administrators may authorize in 

writing substitutions of specified courses 

in individual situations (maximum of one 

substitution for a four-course certificate; 

two substitutions for a certificate requiring 

five or more courses). 

• Regular class attendance is required in 

order for a course to be applied toward 

a certificate program. 

• Students may complete more than one 

certificate in a given term but, for administrative 

purposes, each certificate will be 

issued and dated in separate terms. 

• Courses taken at NYU-SCPS may be 

applied to fulfilling the requirements of 

only one certificate program. No transfer 

work or waiver of the total number of 

courses required is permitted. 

• The name printed on the certificate will 

match the name on the student’s NYU 

transcript. 

• Certificates offered through the 

International Institute for Learning 

(IIL) and the Dalton Education certificate 

program in financial planning do 

not require declaration. 

• Approval for exception to any of the above 

requirements must be obtained in advance 

in writing from the program office. 

Certificates are highlighted throughout 

this Bulletin in their respective subject areas, 

where the specific requirements and course 

sequences are outlined. 

A comprehensive alphabetical listing of 

all certificate programs can be found in the 

Bulletin index. 

Note: Departments may es tablish more 

stringent requirements for their programs. 

Check individual listings for details. 

ID Cards 

NYU-SCPS students enrolled in degree 

or diploma programs and declared professional 

certificate candidates are issued 

NYU photo ID cards. Students enrolled in 

courses, seminars, and conferences, or with 

undeclared status in a certificate program, 

are issued a Building Access Pass that 

provides access to classroom buildings. 

Replacements for lost NYU photo ID 

cards can be obtained at the NYU Card 

Center, 383 Lafayette St. One piece of 

photo ID is required to get a replacement 

card. The fees for replacements are $15 for 

the first replacement; $50 for the second; 

and $75 for the third. 

Information Services 

The NYU-SCPS information line, 

(212) 998-7200, is open Mon.–Thurs., 

9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. We 

are available to answer inquiries about the 

School and its programs. If you would like 

to be added to our mailing list for future 

Bulletins, call (212) 998-7200. 

You may also obtain schoolwide general 

information or request a Bulletin on our 

website at scps.nyu.edu, or by e-mailing your 

name and address to scpsinfo@nyu.edu. 

Noncredit Changes, 

Withdrawals, and Refunds 

Additions (added courses) to your nondegree 

program may be made by telephone, 

fax, mail, online, or in person. 

Program changes (drop/adds) may be 

made via the Web, in person, or by fax. 

Withdrawals. Students who wish to 

withdraw from, or for any reason find it 

impossible to complete, a noncredit course 

should officially withdraw. Requests to 

withdraw (drops only) from noncredit 

courses can be made online anytime at 

scps.nyu.edu/drop; up until one day before 

the course start date via ALBERT, the 

NYU student information services website; 

by mail, Office of Noncredit Student 

Services, NYU School of Continuing 

and Profess ional Studies, P.O. Box 1206, 

Stuyvesant Station, New York, NY 10009- 

9988; by fax, (212) 995-3060; or in person, 

7 East 12th Street, 1st Floor.. 

Ceasing to attend a class does not constitute 

official withdrawal, nor does notification 

to the instructor. Cancellation of 

payment does not constitute withdrawal, nor 

does it reduce indebtedness to the University; 

in this case, a penalty of $25 for late payment 

and $10 for stop-payment (subject to 

change without notice) must be charged. 

Students of any other NYU school must 

withdraw from NYU-SCPS courses 

through NYU-SCPS. 

Refund Policy. Refunds are computed 

based on the date and time the written or 

electronic notice of withdrawal is received 

by the Office of Noncredit Student Services. 

In addition, refunds for noncredit courses 

and seminars are based on the number of 

class sessions for the course that have met 

between the time of registration and withdrawal. 

Course withdrawal does not necessarily 

entitle a student to a refund—nor to 

a cancellation of tuition still due. 

The refund schedule is as follows: 

For noncredit courses (containing 

the designation “CE”) and seminars 

(containing the designation “CS”): 

1. Student withdraws prior to the first 

session—100 percent refund. 

2. For courses with six or more sessions—75 

percent refund if the student 

withdraws before the third scheduled 

session. No refund thereafter. 

3. For courses with four or five sessions—60 

percent refund if the student 

withdraws before the third scheduled 

session. No refund thereafter. 

4. For courses with one to three sessions— 

no refund is given after the first scheduled 

session. 

For conferences (prefix “SCPS”): 

Procedures and policies for refunds vary 

by department. 

For online courses: Refunds for online 

courses are calculated differently from 

on-site courses. Students are eligible for 

a 100 percent tuition refund if they withdraw 

from the course before the official 

start date. Students are eligible for a 60 

percent tuition refund if they withdraw 

from the course before having logged into 

the course four times or within the first 

two weeks of the course. After the fourth 

login, or the second week, students are not 

eligible to receive any tuition refund for 

courses taken through NYU-SCPS. 

Noncredit Registration Fees 

For noncredit courses that contain the 

designation “CE” or “CS,” the registration 

fee is either $10 or $20, depending on the 

total cost of the course or courses for which 

you apply. If the total of your tuition is $99 

or less, your registration fee is $10. If the 

total of your tuition is $100 or more, the 

fee is $20. The maximum $20 registration 

fee is pay able only once each semester, no 

matter how many times you add courses. 

Regis tration fees are nonrefundable. 

Note: This fee schedule does not apply to 

programs requiring Credit Registration.

R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M 

Registration, Fall Term, 2011. MAIL TO: SCPS Noncredit Student Services, New York University, PO Box 1206, Stuyvesant Station, 

New York, NY 10009-9988. Mail registrations are accepted throughout the semester for late-starting courses; mail registrations must be 

postmarked two weeks before the course start date. REGISTER EARLY FOR BEST COURSE SELECTION. 

PRIORITY CODE 

B20 

PRINT NAME (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE INITIAL) 

MR. 

MS. 

HOME ADDRESS (STREET)_________________________________________________________________ 

APT. NO. 

CITY_________________________________________________ STATE___________________ ZIP 

E-MAIL 

HOME TELEPHONE ( )______________________________ WORK TELEPHONE ( ) 

Note: Please provide an e-mail address and/or telephone number so that NYU-SCPS can notify you regarding room location or class changes. 

Check this box if you do not want your e-mail address or telephone number to be used for marketing purposes. 

NYU STUDENT ID NO. BIRTH DATE FIRST ATTENDANCE AT NYU-SCPS 

YES NO 

N 

IF NO, DATE LAST ATTENDED 

HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL LEVEL (CHECK ONE) 

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED COLLEGE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE GRADUATE GRADUATE STUDIES 

COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP U.S. OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 

DO YOU PLAN TO PURSUE A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE YES NO FOR NEW CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS, VISIT SCPS.NYU.EDU/CERTIFICATE. 

WHAT CERTIFICATE ARE YOU PLANNING TO PURSUE 

COURSE/SEMINAR SECTION 

NUMBER NUMBER 

TITLE OF COURSE/SEMINAR (ABBREVIATE) TUITION AND FEES DAYS HOURS 

I ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR TOTAL SHOWN I HEREBY AUTHORIZE USE OF MY CREDIT CARD 

SIGNATURE 

NO. 

NONREFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE (see below to calculate)* 

Discover ® CARD MASTERCARD ® VISA ® AMERICAN EXPRESS ® EXPIRES 

MONTH 

YEAR 

TUITION + REGISTRATION FEE=TOTAL 

*Registration fees: $10 on $99 total tuition, $20 on totals of $100 and above (regardless of number of courses for which you are registering). 

Please answer these optional questions about your place of business if you wish to be kept informed of corporate and free events. 

YOUR NAME 

DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) 

YOUR TITLE 

E-MAIL 

YOUR DIVISION OR DEPARTMENT 

TYPE OF BUSINESS________________________________________________________ 

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 

COMPANY NAME 

COMPANY ADDRESS 

CITY___________________________________________________________ STATE ______________ ZIP 

DOES YOUR COMPANY OFFER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 

FULL PARTIAL CHECK ANY RESTRICTIONS THAT APPLY: 

MUST BE JOB-RELATED CREDIT ONLY OTHER 

USE THIS FORM TO REGISTER. 

REGISTER EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF COURSES: 

WEB 

You can register for courses online at scps.nyu.edu. Online registration requires payment by credit card. Consult the 

inside front cover of this Bulletin for complete information. 

MAIL OR FAX 

1 Use the Registration Form to register for noncredit courses with course numbers that contain the designation 

“CE” and for seminars that contain the designation “CS.” Do not use this form to register for credit courses 

(courses that contain the designation “DC” or “GC”), conferences (prefix “SCPS”), or courses in the American 

Language Institute (ESL courses). 

2 Find the course(s) you want to register for and note: 

• Course title 

• Course number and section 

• Days and hours of the course • Course fee 

Transfer this information to the registration form. 

3 Type or write clearly and make sure you copy your credit card information accurately. 

Mistakes can delay your registration. 

4 Be sure to include your phone number and e-mail address so that we may contact you if there are any questions. 

5 Place the registration form in the postage-paid envelope provided or fax the form to (212) 995-3060. 

TELEPHONE 

1 For your convenience and to have a written record for yourself, fill out the course information section of 

the registration form before you call. 

2 Have your credit card handy. 

3 Note the code in the upper right corner of the registration form; the registration operator will ask you for it. 

4 Call (212) 998-7150 if you know the course you would like to take. If you have questions about course 

curriculum, a certificate, or your registration, please call (212) 998-7200. 

HERE ARE ANSWERS TO SOME 

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO REGISTER BY PHONE 

• Course title, course number, and course section. 

• Your mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number. 

• Your credit card (Visa ® , MasterCard ® , American Express ® , or Discover ® card). 

WHAT ABOUT LATE FEES 

There are no late fees for noncredit courses. But remember to register early for best course selection and availability. 

HOW DO I DROP OR ADD COURSES 

You may drop a course by mail or in person (7 East 12th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10003); online anytime at 

scps.nyu.edu/drop; and up until one day before the course start date via ALBERT, the NYU student information services 

website (instructions for accessing ALBERT are sent upon registration); or by fax (212-995-3060). Please consult our 

refund policy in the Registration section of this Bulletin for drops made after the start of class. You may add a course 

online or in person. 

MAY I USE A COMPANY VOUCHER TO PAY FOR MY CLASS 

Yes, as long as your company does not qualify payment based upon completion of coursework with a passing 

grade. We accept purchase orders, vouchers, and letters of authorization as payment for tuition in credit and 

noncredit courses. Please send the voucher with your registration. 

WHERE CAN I LEARN ABOUT NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE DECLARATION REQUIREMENTS 

Our professional certificate programs include new requirements and benefits. Students intending 

to pursue a certificate must declare their candidacy. For details, visit scps.nyu.edu/certificate. 

CAN I CONTACT NYU WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE I REGISTER 

Yes. If you need more information or have questions about a course or certificate, we are available via e-mail 

at scpsinfo@nyu.edu, or by phone (see the General Information section of the Bulletin for contact information).

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