The academic content and curriculum of the Associate's Degree Program in Applied Spanish Translation and Interpreting is designed to provide students with the ability to improve their Spanish language skills and to translate professionally. This program usually covers a two-year study period and aims to develop students' theoretical and practical skills through various courses.
Grammar and Practical Use of Spanish: This course teaches the basic language structure of Spanish. It focuses on the basic elements of the language such as sentence construction, verb conjugation, adverb and adjective usage. Also, colloquial expressions and practical dialogs are part of this course.
Advanced Spanish: Advanced grammar rules, literary and formal writing techniques are the core elements of this course. Students develop their ability to understand and use more complex texts.
Spanish Culture and History: As part of learning Spanish, it is important to understand Spanish culture, history and social structure. This course provides students with the ability to consider the cultural context when translating.
Translation Theory and Practice: This course covers the basic principles and techniques of translation. Students learn how to translate different types of texts (literary, legal, technical, etc.).
Interpreting and Translation Techniques: These courses, in which interpreting (simultaneous and consecutive) and translation techniques are taught, allow students to develop their skills in both areas.
Terminology Studies: This course focuses on the translation of terms used in specialized fields such as technical, legal and medical terminology and aims to expand students' vocabulary in these fields.
Computer Assisted Translation Tools: Provides knowledge and skills about the software and technological tools used in the translation process. Effective use of these tools plays an important role in the professional translation process.
Practical Translation and Workshops: Practical translation exercises and workshops on real-world examples allow students to apply the knowledge they have acquired.
The curriculum enables students to acquire a high level of comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, while at the same time providing them with the theoretical knowledge and practical application opportunities to effectively translate texts in different fields. At the end of the program, students will have the knowledge and skills to work as professional translators in various sectors.