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Spanish Translation and Interpreting, Bachelor of Arts

As the first and most complete BA program in Spanish Translation and Interpreting in the State of Texas, the program aims to help future practitioners of the art and science of Translation and Interpreting to play a vital role in shaping the global society of the 21st century. The program contributes to the development of the analytical skills, cultural literacy, linguistic competence, and professionalism that are needed by superior translators and interpreters. In addition to course offerings in English and Spanish, the program requires students to complete a thorough translation and interpreting curriculum designed for training translators and interpreters for today’s world.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements.

Major Requirements – 42 Hours (36 advanced)

Translation Core – 18 Hours (18 advanced)

TRSP 3341/SPAN 3341Introduction to Spanish/English Translation

3
TRSP 3342/SPAN 3342Advanced Spanish to English Translation

3
TRSP 3343/SPAN 3343Advanced English to Spanish Translation

3
TRSP 4342/SPAN 4342Interpreting

3
TRSP 4347/SPAN 4347Translation Technologies

3
TRSP 4349/SPAN 4349Capstone Project / Minithesis

3

Grammar/Linguistic Core – 12 Hours (6 advanced)

Required:

SPAN 2313Spanish for Heritage Language Learners II

3
SPAN 2315Spanish for Heritage Language Learners III

3
ENGL 3361Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics

3
ENGL 3362English Grammar

3

Writing Core – 12 Hours (12 advanced)

Required:

SPAN 3300Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I

3
SPAN 3301Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II

3

Choose two:

ENGL 3342Technical Communication

3
ENGL 3343Business Communication

3
TRSP 3346/SPAN 3346Business Spanish

3
SPAN 3346/TRSP 3346Business Spanish

3

Note: SPAN 3346 and TRSP 3346 are cross listed. Only one course can fulfill requirements.

Restricted Electives – 18 Hours (9 advanced)

Choose six courses of the following, at least three of which must be advanced:

SPAN 2316Comparative Grammar on English and Spanish

3
SPAN 2317Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I

3
SPAN 3302Creative Writing in Spanish

3
SPAN 3310Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

3
SPAN 3311Spanish Phonology & Phonetics

3
SPAN 4310Spanish Applied Linguistics

3
TRSP 4345/SPAN 4345Topics in Translation

3
TRSP 3346/SPAN 3346Business Spanish

3
ENGL 3340Survey Rhetorical Theory

3
ENGL 3344Advanced Composition

3
ENGL 3351Creative Writing I

3
ENGL 3352Creative Non-Fiction

3
ENGL 3370Language and Culture

3
ENGL 4344Writing for Lawyers

3
ENGL 4361Modern English Syntax

3
ENGL 4362Contrastive Grammar

3

Notes:

1. SPAN 4345 is cross listed with TRSP 4345. Only one course can fulfill requirements.

2. SPAN 3346 is cross listed with TRSP 3346. Only one course can fulfill requirements.

Free Electives/Minor – 18 Hours

Students have the option of selecting 18 credit hours of free electives or of choosing a minor. Students are encouraged to choose a minor. Any of the following minors is suggested: Legal Studies, Health, Economics, Communication Studies, Communication, Criminal Justice, English as a Second Language Instruction, English, French Language, Literature & Culture, Mass Communication, Medical Humanities, Political Science, and Public Administration. students have the option of selecting 18 credit hour s of free electives or of choosing a minor. Students are encouraged to choose a minor. Any of the following minors is suggested: Legal Studies, Health, Economics, Communication Studies, Communication, Criminal Justice, English as Second Language Instruction, English, French Language, Literature & Culture, Mass Communication, Medical Humanities, Political Science, and Public Administration. Students have the option of selecting 18 credit hour s of free electives or of choosing a minor. Students are encouraged to choose a minor. Any of the following minors is suggested: Legal Studies, Health, Economics, Communication Studies, Communication, Criminal Justice, English as Second Language Instruction, English, French Language, Literature & Culture, Mass Communication, Medical Humanities, Political Science, and Public Administration.

Total Credit Hours: 45

Total Credit Hours: 120