Languages & Translation courses

This course covers Lessons 1 to 3 of the textbook. This course is designed to introduce standard Mandarin sounds, tones, as well as basic grammar and vocabulary for students who have had no exposure to the Mandarin language before. The Chinese writing system…

Known as “ Das Land der Dichter und Denker,” meaning, “the land of poets and thinkers,” Germany is the home of Bach and Beethoven, Kant and Goethe, Einstein and Gutenberg. Having made pivotal contributions to areas as diverse as literature, science, and…

An important part of successful language teaching is understanding the principles of linguistics and how they relate to the production and comprehension of language. This course introduces important concepts in linguistics, particularly as they relate to…

Designed for intermediate level Spanish speakers, instruction focuses on developing greater fluency. Utilizing the communicative approach, students will refine their ability to react to situations or make recommendations through more advance interactive…

Cantonese for Communication IV, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, is an advanced course in the Languages & Translation category designed to enhance fluency and cultural understanding. Building on previous levels, this course refines…

As the first in a seven-level language series, Level I is aimed at total beginners. In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, students learn to perform simple tasks in the present tense, such as making greetings and introductions, describing…

Level II is designed for beginner students who have had some basic exposure to Spanish. Conversations include describing people, professions, places and events using a variety of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense. Students continue to expand…

Designed for those who have familiarity with the basic structures of Spanish, Level III students learn to discuss many aspects of food, celebrations, responding to requests, inviting and declining politely, expressing to have a good time, congratulation…

In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, Level IV students will continue to develop their comfort in speaking and understanding Spanish while learning about clothing, parts of the body, travel and tourism, and the weather. Students will expand…

The main objective of level VII is to continue developing conversational skills in Spanish. The last two grammar topics presented in the book will be studied. In addition, the main focus will be to review all of the grammar topics covered in levels 1-7 and…

Learn Medical Spanish Online This beginner-friendly Medical Spanish course will elevate your patient interactions. Designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals, this program bridges the communication gap between you and Spanish-speaking patients,…

This course is appropriate for intermediate-level Spanish learners in the medical health profession who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with Spanish speaking clients. Topics include but are not limited to as a patient in the hospital,…

This course is an introduction to intermediate skills in developing production and comprehension skills in ASL. Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar. Students will continue to refine their conversational abilities, culturally appropriate…

Over 85 million people over the world speak Cantonese. In this third level of the Cantonese course, Yale-Romanization (Cantonese phonetic) will be further practiced throughout the entire course. In additional to the daily life topics, such as…

Level V Participants progress to a higher comfort level of speaking Spanish. Conversation topics include professions and technology used in the workplace, house and furnishings, sports, wellness, and injuries. Actively using Spanish in a learner-centered…

This course is an introduction to the intermediate skills in developing production and comprehension skills in ASL. Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar. Students will develop and refine intermediate conversational abilities, culturally…

At this level, participants strengthen their competency in Spanish while building considerable confidence in using the language in diverse situations. Conversation topics include sports, wellness, nature, the environment, cultural activities and…

This course is appropriate for advanced beginner-level Spanish learners in the medical health profession who wish to increase their effectiveness in communicating with Spanish speaking clients. Topics include anatomy, common diseases, protocol for obtaining a…

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.…

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…

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…

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 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…