The Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) AA degree program provides proper bilingual skills training. Students learn about careers that employ bilingual skills and how to provide interpreting and translating services for a variety of industries including business, medical, education, and government. Bilingual employment requires language proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal), knowledge of industry terminology, technology skills for in-person and remote services, customer service skills, and an understanding of cultural and social communication. 

Demand for qualified translators and interpreters is strong in California. The Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) AA degree covers the theories, techniques, and practices of translating and interpreting. Students focus on comprehension of source language texts and accurate expression of content and style in translations. Students learn strategies, techniques, and challenges faced in the translation and interpretation process.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Translate texts from English to Spanish, and from Spanish to English, and identify grammatical differences between English and Spanish.
• Apply the appropriate use of translation and interpreting in various settings and understand and identify the responsibilities of interpreters and translators related to conduct, civic duties, and code of ethics.
• Identify career opportunities in the fields of Translation, Interpretation and Localization, and the requirements to succeed in these and related careers.
• Use the two languages, English and Spanish, to investigate the relationship between the products a culture produces, the practices a culture manifests, and the perspectives that underlie them.
• Explain localization and the translation profession with a philosophical understanding of the fact that the English language and the Anglo culture are not the only standards of meaning and value in the United States and the world.
• Describe the importance of the role of localization in linguistic and cultural retention as opposed to linguistic discrimination, assimilation, and oppression.
• Develop an understanding of different global and local manifestations of language and culture as completely valid; understand the basics of linguistic rights, the importance of retaining unique cultural markers of language, and learn to discern linguistic and cultural complexities of language in context.

 CORE COURSES:

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.  
 

The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.

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Elective units may not be needed. Please see a counselor for details.