Harvard University – Extension School
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About the Program
Program Description
Harvard University offers the following two extension courses of translation:
Spanish:
Students read texts from the Spanish language press, the social sciences, science, and the humanities. Opportunities are provided for students to read in their areas of interest and to translate a substantial document or story into English. We review and study further the Spanish grammar necessary for reading. Conducted in English.
French:
Students read French texts of moderate difficulty and translate them into English. Differences between French and English ways of written expression are pointed outand emphasis given to translations that read not as literally translated French but as English originals. Conducted in English. Prerequisite: a basic knowledge of French and English grammar.
Costs
Noncredit and undergraduate credit $1,100.
Editor notes
In addition to a varied offer of courses on languages and literature, the Harvard Universityoffers two courses on translation, Focusing on literary translation and emphasizing the importance of fluent translations.
Link
http://dceweb.harvard.edu/prod/sswckce.taf?function=search&;wgrp=EXT&_UserReference=0A330526465661D2784134044F654A33D130
Contact Information
Harvard University Extension School
51 Brattle StreetCambridge,
MA 02138-3722 USA
Phone: +1-617-495-4024
E-mail: extension@dcemail.harvard.edu