Santa Barbara Unified School District

This is the first course the Translation and Interpretation Pathway, which prepares students to transition into post-secondary training programs to become translator and interpreters. Translation and Interpretation I is an intense revision of advanced Spanish grammar in the context of translation from English into Spanish as well as Spanish into English. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of translation theory and will put them into practice by analyzing and translating literature, advertisement, business, healthcare, legal and educational documents. The course will present opportunities to critically discuss and reflect on the specific tasks translators perform while analyzing fundamental differences in writing style and grammar structures in Spanish and English. Students also acquire knowledge of issues related to the translation profession such as ethics, decision-making, and professional standards.

This is the first course the Translation and Interpretation Pathway, which prepares students to transition into post-secondary training programs to become translator and interpreters. Translation and Interpretation I is an intense revision of advanced Spanish grammar in the context of translation from English into Spanish as well as Spanish into English. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of translation theory and will put them into practice by analyzing and translating literature, advertisement, business, healthcare, legal and educational documents. The course will present opportunities to critically discuss and reflect on the specific tasks translators perform while analyzing fundamental differences in writing style and grammar structures in Spanish and English. Students also acquire knowledge of issues related to the translation profession such as ethics, decision-making, and professional standards.

Translation and Interpretation 2 is an advanced course that builds on foundational language skills, with a focus on the three primary modes of interpretation: sight translation, simultaneous, and consecutive interpretation. Students will deepen their bilingual abilities while learning techniques, strategies, and ethical considerations unique to each mode. Through structured practice and real-world scenarios, students will improve their listening, memory retention, note-taking, and quick-thinking skills. The course emphasizes accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and professional conduct interpretation settings. Students will analyze case studies, practice with role plays, and receive feedback to strengthen both their fluency and language vocabulary. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in the three modes and be prepared to apply their skills in a variety of contexts.

Translation and Interpretation 2 is the second and capstone course in the Translation and Interpretation CTE Pathway. This course involves the use of Spanish grammar in the context of interpretation from English into Spanish. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of interpretation theory and will put them into practice by analyzing and interpreting literature, advertisement, business, healthcare, legal and educational situations. The course will present opportunities to critically discuss and reflect on the specific tasks interpreters perform while analyzing fundamental differences in style, cultural norms and grammar structures in Spanish and English. Each unit will explore specific problems and techniques of some aspect of interpretation, including but not limited to: Grammatical problems, Lexical (word) problems, Miscellaneous problems in Spanish-English interpreting. There will be a continued emphasis on the ethnics and cultural proficiency skills in high-quality translation and interpretation.

Translation and Interpretation 3 is the capstone class for the Translation and Interpretation CTE Pathway. Students are able to use the skills acquired in course 1 & 2 to work with a variety of community partners of the program. Students continue to learn about other specialized industries, grow their lingüistic repertoire, and gain real world experience.

Translation and Interpretation 3 is the capstone class for the Translation and Interpretation CTE Pathway. Students are able to use the skills acquired in course 1 & 2 to work with a variety of community partners of the program. Students continue to learn about other specialized industries, grow their lingüistic repertoire, and gain real world experience.