BA 131 - Business Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English

    Recent Professors
    Cesar A. Vargas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Business Spanish and English bilingual skills required for interpreters and translators to provide professional interpreting and translating services to business, government, and education. Topics include proper translation of communications, industry terminology, forms, Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) forms, social media, marketing, advertising, presentations, government documents, three methods of interpretation (Consecutive, Simultaneous, and Sight Translation), professional role, standards, and code of ethics. Topics also include exploring AI tools in interpreting and translating. Students must be fluent in both Spanish and English (oral and written) to be confirmed by instructor with first assignment.