TR506 : Scientific and Technical Translation

Department

Department of English Language

Academic Program

Master in Translation studies

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

An advanced course in translation with a focus on scientific and technical texts. Students deepen their knowledge of translation theory and are trained to build and consolidate their skills in specialized translation. Also, it aims to examine and translate different types of scientific and technical texts in English and Arabic.

Intended learning outcomes

· The students will analysis original texts for translation and examine the conventions of the text and genre.

· The students will identify text’s communicative function and follow translation assignments.

· The students will differentiate type of texts, tools, language and strategies for specialized translation.

· The students will identify texts’ communicative function and follow translation assignments.

· The students will compare and use parallel texts and reference works (dictionaries, data bases, grammars, internet, thesaurus...)

· The students will be able to describe the major theories of contemporary translation studies and major issues in translation history.

· The students will learn the localization process and computer-assisted translation.

· This course will privilege analytical and creative thinking as related to translation and cultural study.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures

Seminars

Presentations

Methods of assessments

Midterm exam 40%

Final exam 60%

Research methodology in translation and interpreting (TR501)
Presentation Skills (TR502)
Translation studies (TR503)
Translating legal Texts (TR504)
Media Translation (TR505)
Scientific and Technical Translation (TR506)
Interpreting (TR507)
Literary Translation (TR508%)
Extended Translation (TR509)
Translation Teaching Methodology (TR510)