SPAN 492 - Translation Theory

Units: 3

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 491.

Historical overview of translation theory. Translation types and conventions. Theoretical considerations of lexical, morphological, verbal, phonic, syntactic, and hermeneutic elements. Cross-language equivalence, fidelity, loss and gain in translation. Criteria for excellence and evaluation. Culture and commerce of translation.

Note: Taught in Spanish. No credit will be given for lower division courses taken after successfully completing any upper division Spanish course.