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Professional Translator

Learn professional translation skills in English and Spanish and prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam in this comprehensive course.

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                                100 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES283
                            
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                                9 Months
                            
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Principles of Translation
1. Identification of potentially awkward transfers into Spanish
2. Explanation of the various tools to filter any potential interference into Spanish.
3. Class activities – Translation of selected passages into Spanish
4. Interactive activities into Spanish
5. Proper usage of Spanish grammar
6. How prepositions change meaning in the transfer into Spanish
7. Identification of potentially awkward transfers into English
8. Comprehension of the message taking into account cross cultural differences
9. Translation protocol – Abbreviations and proper nouns
10. Class activities – Translation of selected passages into English
11. Interactive activities into English
12. Proper usage of English grammar
13. Prepositions and how they can change the message into English.
Advanced Translation Skills – From Spanish into English
1. General aspects of translations
2. Equivalence at word level and False Cognates
3. Context and translation
4. False Cognates – Forms and function in language and translation
5. Proofreading
6. Genres in translation
7. Types of meaning – expressive, connotative, attitudinal
8. Translating spoken interactions
9. Language and culture – cross cultural differences
10. Class activities
11. Interactive activities
Advanced Translation Skills – From English into Spanish
1. Typical mistakes made by non-trained translators in the transfer into Spanish
2. Prepositions and their impact on the transfer into Spanish
3. Proper grammatical transfers into Spanish
4. Translation of literary material into Spanish
5. Ambiguity and redundancy
6. Modulation
7. Transposition
8. Style and protocol in the transfer of abbreviations and proper noun
9. Class activities
10. Interactive activities

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Raquel Albornoz

Raquel Albornoz is an experienced professional translator and university professor. Throughout her career, she has translated more than 100 books including "The Exorcist" by William Peter Blatty, "The Haj" by Leon Uris, "Contact" by Carl Sagan, and "The Rain King" by Saul Bellow. Albornoz was a full professor of Literary Translation for more than 25 years, teaching at the National Institute of Higher Education and the University of Belgrano in Argentina. She also served as Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Studies for the University of Belgrano from 2002-2015.

Alejandro Parini

Alejandro Parini is the Director of the School of Languages and International Studies at University of Belgrano, Argentina. He is also a professor of English linguistics and translation at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and serves as a visiting professor at City University, London.

FAQs

How much do translators make?

According to LightCast, the median salary for translators is $52,100 per year in the U.S.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

This course, combined with a bachelor's degree in English, Spanish, or Translation, will help you prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive nine (9) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

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Professional Translator

Learn professional translation skills in English and Spanish and prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam in this comprehensive course.

Overview

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Prerequisites

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