Descripciones de los cursos

GL/SP 3300 6.00 (SP) Spanish Literature and Civilization / Literatura y civilización españolas (anteriormente GL/SP 2300 6.00)
This course studies Spanish literature, civilization and other art forms with emphasis on historically different literary periods and streams. It prepares students for more advanced courses in the Hispanic Studies Program. Language of Instruction: Spanish.

GL/SP 3400 6.00 (SP) Spanish-American Literature, Culture and Society, from the Pre-Colonial Period to the Present / Literatura, cultura y sociedad hispanoamericana desde la época precolonial hasta el presente (anteriormente GL/SP 3300 6.00)
The course examines the development of literary genres in Spanish America within the context of historical, cultural and social circumstances. This course studies fundamental principles of several literary theories and their application to the analysis of representative literary texts. Language of Instruction: Spanish.

GL/SP 3545 3.00 (SP) Specialized Studies in Language, Composition and Translation / Estudios especializados en lengua, composición y traducción (anteriormente GL/SP 3245 3.00)
This course broadens and refines students’ linguistic skills acquired in GL/SP 3000 6.00 (formerly GL/SP 2610 6.00) by developing their ability to write and translate at an advanced level. This course also teaches students how to carry out a written research project. Language of Instruction: Spanish.

GL/SP 3550 3.00 (SP) Studies in Stylistics and Translation / Estudios en estilística y traducción(anteriormente GL/SP 3250 3.00)
This course provides students with the necessary elements for stylistic analysis, as well as with the fundamentals of theory and practice of translation. Language of Instruction: Spanish.

GL/TRAN 3260 3.00 Documentación
This course offers a practical introduction to documentation and its applications for translation and terminology. Classification systems and various kinds of documentation are studied along with concept systems. Research is done through various resources and media. (Depending on the year, this course may be offered in class or online.)

GL/TRAN 3270 3.00 Teoría de la traducción
This course explores historical, linguistic, and philosophical approaches to the field of translation studies from various theoretical perspectives. It covers canonical texts on translation, particularly from the Western tradition.

GL/TRAN 4370 3.00 Terminología
This course provides a practical introduction to terminological principles and their applications for translation. It includes an introduction to and hands-on practice with databases and computer tools and resources for terminology management. (Depending on the year, this course may be offered in class or online.)

GL/SP 4910 3.00 (SP/EN) The Specialized Practice of Spanish-English/English-Spanish Translation (formerly GL/SP 4610 3.00)
This course provides intensive translation practice of pragmatic texts. Tools from translation studies and applied linguistics are used to analyze and translate a variety of texts focusing on subjects relevant to Canadian society. Language of Instruction: English/Spanish.

GL/SP 4915 3.00 (SP/EN) Advanced Literary and Cultural Translation / Traducción literaria y cultural avanzada (anteriormente GL/SP 4615 3.00)
This course provides advanced practice and reflection on the translation of literary texts. Notions of literary and critical theory are applied to analyze and translate literary texts in variety of genres and from diverse cultural contexts, with an emphasis on Canadian cultural realities. Language of Instruction: English/Spanish.

GL/SP 4920 3.00 (SP/EN) Advanced Spanish-English/English-Spanish Translation: Editing and Revision / Traducción avanzada español-inglés/inglés-español: Redacción y revisión (anteriormente GL/SP 4620 3.00)
This course offers advanced theoretical and methodological tools for the translation practice. Students participate in translation projects while using translation technologies and applying techniques of project management and editing and revision. Special attention is given to texts from the health sciences. Language of Instruction: English/Spanish.

GL/SP 4925 3.00 (SP/EN) Translation Practicum/Advanced Translation Research Project / Pasantía en traducción/Proyecto de investigación a nivel avanzado (anteriormente GL/SP 4625 3.00)
This course offers students one of the following two modalities: 1. An advanced practice in translation by means of a practicum in a Canadian community-based agency or institution; 2. A long-range advanced translation research project of a scientific or literary text. Language of Instruction: English/Spanish.