Translation and Interpreting

Spanish T & I Application

Interested students should submit an application so they can be notified when the next group of students will begin the Translation & Interpreting program sequence. This date will depend on the number of interested students and the availability of instructors.

The Translation and Interpreting Program provides a favorable learning environment that will equip the bilingual learner with the theoretical and practical skills and tools to begin the lifelong learning process as a translator and/or interpreter. This certificate may be completed in 3 semesters. Classes are usually offered on weekday evenings.

 

1. All applicants must be fluent in Spanish and English, and have a speaking proficiency equivalent to that of an educated native speaker. Applicants will have to take a bilingual proficiency assessment.
2. It is recommended that all applicants should have completed at least one term of college English.
3. All applicants must submit an online Translation and Interpreting application. Here is the T & I Spanish Application Link.
4. All applicants must attend an orientation.

Progression in the T&I program requires taking some courses in a specific sequence.  Students must achieve “C” or higher in order to continue. If a student does not pass a course, it may be repeated the following year, dependent upon faculty recommendation and space availability.

Register for classes using  "Self-Service. Review the class schedule for classes, dates and times. Please contact Prof, Claudia Schalesky. Here is her contact information:

Claudia Schalesk

408-274-7900, ext 6233

Claudia.schalesky@evc.edu

All classes will require the purchase of textbooks or other supplies, most of which will be available at the EVC Bookstore.

Spanish Courses: Spanish 20A and Spanish 20B, are courses that are strongly recommended.

• SPAN 20A  -  Spanish for Heritage Speakers  - Fall semester
• SPAN 20B – Spanish for Heritage Speakers – Spring semester

ESL Courses:

• ESL 380 – Academic Reading and Writing
• ESl 396 - Grammar for Writers 2 - 1 level below English 1A
• ESL 386 - Editing and Grammar for Writers - 2 levels below English 1A
• ESL 376 - Grammar for Writers 1
• ESL 377 - English Pronunciation 3
• ESL 367 - English Pronunciation 2

ENGLISH COURSES:

    ENGL 1A -  English Composition
    ENGL 1B - English Composition
    ENGL 1C -Critical Thinking and Composition

Medical Related:

    BIS 017 - Medical Terminology
    FCS - 070 - Family and Consumer Studies - Child Development

Legal Related:

    POLSC 001 :  Politics and Government in America
    AJ  010 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
    LA 040:  Crimina Law (Legal Assistant courses are hands on technical for Paralegal majors)

Psychology:

    Psychology 001 - Intro to Psychology
    Psychology 092 - Developmental Psychology
    Psychology 100 - Human Sexuality

Education related courses offered only at San Jose City College: You may go to SJCC class list and look under "Early Childhood Education"

    ECE 191:  Infant Toddler Development
    ECE 149:  Incl of Child With Special Needs

1. Translate texts from English to Spanish
2. Identify grammatical differences between Spanish and English
3. Apply the appropriate use of translation and interpreting in various settings, such as courts and hospitals.
4. Interpret complex proceedings up to 145+ words per minute