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SPAN 492 - Translation Theory

SPAN 492: Translation Theory (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: SPAN 491. Counts toward Spanish Translation and Interpretation Studies Certificate (2025-26), Spanish Translation and Interpretation Studies Certificate (2024-25).

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3 units
  • Required Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

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.
Prerequisites
SPAN 491
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Catalog notes
Taught in Spanish. No credit will be given for lower division courses taken after successfully completing any upper division Spanish course.

0 sections in Spring 2027

SPAN 492 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all SPAN classes for other terms.