Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures II

Translation and Interpretation Option

Program Requirements

1. Core Courses Common to All Options (24 units)

Take all of the following courses (18 units):

  • SPAN 220A Intermediate Spanish I (3)
  • SPAN 220B Intermediate Spanish II (3)
  • SPAN 304 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
  • SPAN 306 Advanced Composition (3)
  • SPAN 307 Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Literature (3)
  • SPAN 401 Language and Culture (3)

Choose one course from the following (3 units):

  • SPAN 315A Literature of Spain I (3)
  • SPAN 315B Literature of Spain II (3)

Choose one course from the following (3 units):

  • SPAN 363 Literature of Latin America I (3)
  • SPAN 364 Literature of Latin America II (3)

2. Interpretation and Translation Option Courses (18 units)

Take all of the following courses (12 units):

  • SPAN 362 Introduction to Spanish Translation (3)
  • SPAN 372 Introduction to Spanish Interpretation (3)
  • SPAN 400 Structure of the Spanish Language (3)
  • SPAN 497 Comparative Structure of Spanish and English (3)

Choose one course from the following (3 units):

  • SPAN 462 Advanced Spanish Translation: Legal and Business (3)
  • SPAN 463 Advanced Spanish Translation: Medical and Scientific (3)
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Choose one course from the following (3 units):

  • SPAN 472 Advanced Spanish Interpretation: Legal and Business (3)
  • SPAN 473 Advanced Spanish Interpretation: Medical and Scientific (3)

3. General Education (48 units)

Undergraduate students must complete 48 units of General Education as described in this Catalog.

Total Units in the Major/Option: 42

General Education Units: 48

Additional Units: 30

Total Units Required for the B.A. Degree: 120