SPAN 36 - English-Spanish Sight Translation

    Recent Professors
    Francisco De Borja Dorsch
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    7.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SPAN 36
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course emphasizes the practice of reading a text in English and then effectively and efficiently translating it orally into Spanish, and vice versa. Students learn different techniques to be able to express complex ideas in English and Spanish. Students receive a series of Sight Translation assessments. Each week, students learn useful Sight Translation techniques, acquire vocabulary in English and Spanish, and solve problems of contrastive syntax. Specific topics include principles of localization, equivalent structures, re-structuring techniques, and language interference. Students also learn about speed-reading and delivery style. Taught in Spanish and English. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–11:10am, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:25pm