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Courses (6)

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Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Gain the skills you need to translate Spanish texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities to English. This comprehensive course is more extensive than the basic course with additional instructor feedback, more advanced translations and a capstone project tailored to you.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 8, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $585; Graduate students $485
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Sep. 3, 2025
    $585; Graduate students $485
    Group-paced
  • Aug. 27, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $585; Graduate students $485
    Group-paced

Language Reading Knowledge Exam

Subject Area: Languages→Reading & Translation Courses
These translation exams test reading knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish and meet the requirements of UW–Madison graduate programs. Register at least one week prior to your chosen exam date. No refunds after registration. Honorlock will proctor these exams.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 9, 2025
    $65
    Self-paced
  • May 15, 2025
    $65
    Self-paced
  • Aug. 28, 2025
    $65
    Self-paced
  • Jan. 8, 2026
    $65
    Self-paced

Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Spanish texts to English. Learn fundamental Spanish grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a Spanish graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

Italian for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Italian texts to English. Learn fundamental Italian grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for an Italian graduate-level reading knowledge exam
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

German for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→German
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate German texts to English. Learn fundamental German grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a German graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

French for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→French
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate French texts to English. Learn fundamental French grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a French graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced