Languages & Translation courses

Explore the basic language structure of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. This is an entry-level course designed to introduce you to American Sign Language (ASL) and Fingerspelled Signs, as it is used within Deaf Culture. You will learn how to…

This course is designed to emphasize development and refinement of comprehension, production, and interpersonal skills as covered in previous ASL classes. Additional information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture will be included. This class is the…

Lesson 13-16 of the textbook will be covered. Students will learn how to carry conversations in various situations such as looking for a job, giving and receiving gifts, and asking for and giving advice. They will also understand how the concept of Japanese…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, Portuguese for Communication IV is an advanced course in the Languages & Translation category designed to enhance fluency and communication skills in Portuguese. Students will engage in immersive…

This course introduces the basic theory and strategies for written translation. Students translate texts from various categories including literary, technical, business and advertising. Through hands-on practice and exercises, participants develop the…

Over 120 million people worldwide speak Cantonese. It is the third most spoken language in China and widely used among overseas Chinese communities. This three-credit course is designed for heritage Cantonese speakers, Mandarin speakers, and non-Chinese…

This course consists of an intensive review of the general rules of Spanish written language and its present modifications. It is taught entirely in Spanish and will cover the Spanish written fundamentals necessary for writing error-free Spanish translations.…

• At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding about another Spanish speaking region: The Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela). With a cultural and contextual approach, students will be able to talk about a…

Textbook chapters 13-15. Includes a review of present subjunctive, use of conjunctions, adverbs, imperfect subjunctive, expressions with verb “dar”, future of preterite, conditional, some irregular verbs, review of imperative. Emphasis on developing…

In the second level of this introductory course, Yale-Romanization (Cantonese phonetic) will be further introduced and practiced throughout the entire course. Topics of daily life such as bargaining during shopping, buying gifts for a friend, discussing the…

Expand your worldview or your career opportunities by learning Arabic. In this entry-level course, you will be given an introduction to the Arabic alphabet and script, which focuses on developing basic communication skills in colloquial Egyptian Arabic.…

This course is an intermediate level Chinese class. Learners will be able to develop real-life communicative skills as they discuss topics related to everyday life and learn useful grammatical structures presented alongside clear, jargon-free explanations.…

This course offers students the opportunity to apply consecutive interpretation techniques in a variety of topics and settings. Topics are generalized and emphasis is placed on enhancing listening performance and note-taking skills. Matrix of classes

This course examines the profession of interpreting, including employment opportunities, the role of the interpreter, administrative matters, and ethical considerations. In addition, an overview will be given of the three modes of interpretation (sight,…

Discover how to turn your language skills into a new career in translation. Get a practical introduction to the field of translation in this hands-on course. Vocabulary studies and problem solving techniques associated with translation are highlighted.…

This course offers students the opportunity to learn and apply simultaneous interpretation techniques to a variety of topics and settings. Students interpret conference speeches dealing with politics, current affairs, medicine, international news and…

This course covers the latest techniques and strategies in Spanish to English translation. It is appropriate for beginning translators as well as experienced professionals who wish to refine their skills. It emphasizes common problems and solutions with…

Covering textbook chapters 9-16. This course includes a review of previously learned kanji and introduces new ones. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to provide reasons, modify nouns, express potentiality, convey obligation, and articulate emotional and…

Level II is designed for beginners who have a working knowledge of the grammar covered in the first course of the series. Level II continues to focus on improving oral communication skills. Some of the topics that will be covered are ordering food, making…

Textbook 2 lessons 14-16. Higher-level communication skills are emphasized as participants increase their ability to speak, listen, read and write in Mandarin. Topics covered include Birthday Party, Seeing a Doctor, Dating.

This class focuses on colloquial Egyptian Arabic. Includes present, past and future tense and negation. Topics include money and the supermarket, buildings and stores, jobs and expressing likes and dislikes.…

Textbook lessons 8-10. Higher-level communication skills are emphasized as participants increase their ability to speak, listen, and read in Mandarin. Everyday topics covered include transportation, dining, asking directions, and socializing.

Exposure to Japanese language and culture opens doors to one of the world's most exciting countries. In this course, you will learn to speak the Japanese language while developing an understanding of the cultural context for communication. You will be…

Whether you want to prepare for an exciting trip or deepen your appreciation of a fantastic culture, Italian is a wonderful language to learn. Fun and expressive, this is a language where people really do talk with their hands—dozens of gestures have…

With a heavy focus on oral communication, beginner students can immerse themselves in the sounds and rhythms of Brazilian Portuguese. Verbs ending in AR as well as some cases of the use SER and ESTAR will be covered. You will also practice describing yourself…

Designed for beginners, this engaging course will equip students with essential vocabulary and phrases to navigate common situations while exploring Italy. Lessons include practical dialogues for greetings, ordering food, asking for directions, and more. This…

Textbook chapters 11-12. Includes a review of pronouns and the subjunctive, and an introduction to the future and conditional tenses. Newspaper and magazine articles, as well as film excerpts, increase students' familiarity with French culture and feed lively…

French I provides an initiation to conversational French, covering chapiters 1-3 of the textbook. Accordingly, its main goal is to equip students with simple, yet effective tools for handling simple interactions with French speakers. These tools include…

We will cover chapters 4, 5, and 6 in the textbook, continuing where we left off in French 1. We will continue to study the present-tense conjugation; we will add a few new verbs to the list of irregular ones you already know, and will widen our focus from…

Textbook chapters 6-8. Includes an in-depth study of French articles, continued work in the present tense, learning to describe one's memories and describe the way things used to be ( imparfait ), and an examination into the subtleties of the past tense (the…

This ten-week online Grammar Lab course is skillfully designed to meet the needs of all students. It is beneficial for those with little grammar experience and advantageous for those with a strong grammar background seeking expert status. Whether you are…

This three-course series is designed for those students who already know the basics of French but need to develop more fluency in the language. Instruction focuses on further developing speaking, listening, and reading skills through cultural discussions…

At the end of this course, students will be able to talk about their goals, future plans, describe their qualifications and previous work experience, express wishes, emotions, opinions, doubts and uncertainty and make hypothesis for the present and the…

Korean for Communication I is the first course in the Beginning Korean language sequence. This course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Korean. Learning Korean helps students develop communication skills and gain a better…

The final component of the Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a 60-hour practicum equivalency that allows candidates to test their newly developed knowledge and skills by working with an experienced ESL…

Harvard University presents "Intermediate French: Francophone Culture in Local Communities," an enriching course in the Languages & Translation category. Dive into the vibrant world of Francophone cultures, exploring their unique traditions, histories, and…