SPN 407 - Spanish Interpreting

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): One 400-level course in Spanish, SPN 303 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II ,or SPN 304 Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition ; or approval of instructor.
With a rapidly growing Latino and Hispanic immigrant population, the Lehigh Valley offers Spanish students a unique opportunity to hone their spoken language skills and cultural understanding. This class blends on-campus preparation in the basic theories and methodologies of oral interpretation with community-based practical experience, investigation, exploration, and reflection. Work with community partners working closely with Spanish speaking clients is contextualized during weekly classes, providing a solid introduction to local Hispanic/Latino culture and concerns. Students should expect to commit about 5 hours per week to the community service learning component of this course.