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FOT 6805: Theory and Practice of Translation (3) Prereq:
consent of instructor. Theory, history, and practice of translation,
focusing on approaches to acquisition of translational skills.
FOT 6811C: Terminology and Computer-Assisted
Translation(3) Prereq: FOT 6805. Theoretical and practical aspects
of terminology management and computer-assisted translation
(CAT). Training in computer-assisted translation, including use of
CAT tools.
FOT 6815: Translation for the Professions(3) Prereq: FOT 6805.
Technical, contractual, film, multi-media, and medical translation.
FOT 6940: Translation Studies Practicum(3) Prereq: FOT 6805.
Practical training for free-lance or job environment, using computerassisted
translation tools. By working closely with a mentor,
professional experience in translation is acquired.
LAS 6220: Issues and Perspectives in Latin American Studies
(3) Overview of the economic and political history of Latin America,
the history of thought about Latin American development problems,
and US-Latin American relations during the 19th and 20th centuries.
LAS 6290: Tropical Conservation and Development(3; max: 6)
Patterns and trends of tropical resource use and conservation
analyzed against sustainability criteria. Socioeconomic, biological,
and political factors addressed with emphasis on global linkages.
LAS 6291: Conservation and Development Skills(3; max: 6)
Development of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills
necessary for conservation and development professionals.
Professional presentations, facilitation, workshop organization, and
negotiation skills.
LAS 6292: Tropical Conservation and Development Research
Methods (3; max: 6) Introduction to field research methods for
studies focused on natural resource use and management by local
populations in tropical regions. Emphasizes participatory approaches
and integration of natural and social science tools.
LAS 6293: Design and Methods of Research in Latin American
Studies (3 ) Readings and exercises introducing the main
quantitative and qualitative strategies that social scientists use to
carry out research in Latin America.
LAS 6295: Latin American Business Environment (2) Prereq:
M.B.A. core. Examination of the contemporary political economy of
Latin America from a business perspective. Analysis of economic,
social, political, and cultural factors affecting business and finance in
the region. Special attention to recent market reforms and regional
integration.
LAS 6296: Latin American Business Topics (2-4; max: 4)
Prereq: M.B.A. core and LAS 6295. Examination of various
economic, management, finance, and legal topics affecting business
and finance in Latin America.
LAS 6905: Individual Work (1-3; max: 9) Reading or research in
topics focusing on a Latin American area, but cutting across
disciplines.