Major concentration in Spanish-English/English-Spanish translation and interpretation (36 cr)

This program prepares students for careers in the growing translation field. Students take courses in Spanish language, literature and civilization in conjunction with specialized courses in translation/interpretation theory and practice. Allied courses in English and related fields of study are required and must be approved by the program adviser. Sufficient flexibility is built into the program so that students may tailor certain requirements to fit their individual needs and interests. An intensive internship in translation and/or interpretation serves as the student’s capstone experience and preparation for future professional settings. Please see the department of Romance Languages for more details regarding this new and innovative program of study.

Foundational Courses

Foundational Courses must be completed before embarking upon the major. Students with appropriate background may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. See department for proper placement.

1. SPAN 10100 - Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 10200 - Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 20100 - Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 20200 - Intermediate Spanish II
-or-
SPAN 10300 - Intensive Elementary Spanish
SPAN 20300 - Intensive Intermediate Spanish
-and-
2. SPAN 21100 - Spanish Grammar and Composition
-or-
SPAN 27000 - Spanish Composition for Spanish Speaking Students
3. ENGL 12000 - Expository Writing
Courses leading to (foundational) or within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here:Hunter Core Requirement

Major Course Requirements (36 credits)

1. Linguistic Structures and Advanced Writing (9 cr.)

2. Lexical and Cultural Enrichment (12 cr.)

SPAN 34100 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature I
SPAN 34200 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature II
Two courses in contemporary Spanish or Spanish-American theatre, narrative or essay above SPAN 34200 , or from any of the following:
SPAN 35300 - Spanish Neoclassicism and Romanticism
SPAN 35500 - Spanish Literature from Realism to World War I
SPAN 35700 - Early 20th Century Spanish Literature
SPAN 35800 - Post-Civil War Spanish Literature
SPAN 36200 - Spanish-American Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism
SPAN 36400 - Spanish-American Modernism and Post-modernism
SPAN 36500 - Survey of Spanish-American Teatro
SPAN 36600 - Contemporary Latin American Poetry
SPAN 36700 - Latin American Essay
SPAN 36800 - Contemporary Latin American Narrative
SPAN 37000 - Special Topics in Spanish Literature
SPAN 37100 - Special Topics in Spanish- American Literature
SPAN 37400 - Contemporary Literature and Film
or from Africana and Puerto Rican Studies (taught in Spanish)

-or-
One of the above plus one course in Spanish or Spanish-American culture
SPAN 33500 - Spanish Civilization
SPAN 33600 - Latin American Civilization

3. Translation and Interpretation (15 cr.)

SPAN 38000 - Introduction to Translation and Interpretation Studies
Two courses from:
SPAN 38100 - Translation from Spanish into English
SPAN 38200 - Consecutive Interpretation Spanish-English/English-Spanish
SPAN 38300 - Translation from English into Spanish
SPAN 38400 - Simultaneous Interpretation Spanish-English
one or more courses from SPAN 39000: (topics vary. See Schedule of classes for offerings)
SPAN 39000 - Translation and Interpretation for the Professions
One or more courses from:
SPAN 39100 - Internship in Translation
SPAN 39200 - Internship in Interpretation

Major concentration in Spanish-English/English-Spanish translation and interpretation (36 cr)

Foundational Courses

Major Course Requirements (36 credits)

1. Linguistic Structures and Advanced Writing (9 cr.)

2. Lexical and Cultural Enrichment (12 cr.)

3. Translation and Interpretation (15 cr.)

Allied Course Requirements (12 credits)

1. At least two courses from among the following (6 cr.)

2. Choose either Option A -or- Option B

Option A: Two courses in contemporary US literature written in English from the following courses (6 cr.)

Option B: One courses from Option A above and one of the following courses (6 cr.)