X402, Conversational Spanish, Part A, or equivalent or consent of instructor. Enrollment is limited. May be used to meet the state second language requirement for CLAD Maria C. Martinez, M.A., Spanish Instructor, Riverside. Martinez has taught Spanish for both the UC and California State University systems. Understanding of Hispanic culture is emphasized.
Enrollment is limited.
A study of the basic rules of Spanish grammar. Topics include Greek and Latin prefixes as they pertain to Spanish words, parts of speech, sentence and paragraph structure and translation units. Emphasizes simultaneous interpretation, a technique used in judicial proceedings. Shadowing, decalage and other memory retention techniques will be covered to help the student acquire the flow, register, target language grammar and vocabulary necessary for a professional level of interpreting. Lab work will be stressed.