I am glad I decided to take SPAN 401; this course was a great opportunity to learn about the theories of translation, the different processes and steps it takes to translate and how grammar plays a role in translating. Through in-class activities, homeworks, and projects, I was able to strengthen my understanding in the art that translation is. What I liked the most about this course was the Spanish for Community project we did for Mosqoy. Having the opportunity to translate for an organization with a great mission was an amazing and fulfilling experience. Through collaboration with my team and the professor, we translated over 3000 words from english to spanish. What I enjoyed the most was the dynamic with my team members, we helped each other and added suggestions to each other through Google Docs. Even though we never met in person, we were able to create a translation with a consistent tone and that flows well. I recommend this course to anyone interested in becoming a translator or who wants to understand the challenging processes that translation entails.

 

 

“Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.”– Italo Calvino