introduction in the methodology and practice of translating texts on technology and science on the basis of internationally established principles, through selected texts referring to a wide spectrum of scientific topics. Particular emphasis is placed on the proper translation of terms and on developing the student’s skill to transfer the target text’s message using properly the language for special purposes (following courses of Technical Translation I).

Following the former course of Technical Translation I, the course aims to introduce the students in methodology and practice of translation of scientific and technical texts in the field of Physics, Mathematics and related technological applications, on the basis of internationally established principles. Upon successful completion of the course, the students will have acquired  methodological knowledge and skills in order to be able to translate technical and scientific texts from French to Greek with the use of the established aids of the translation process.

Week 1: presentation of the courses, description of scientific fields corresponding to translated texts (physics, chemistry, geology etc.)

Week 2: presentation-approach of a technical text (physics)

Week 3: commented translation of the above-mentioned text

Week 4: presentation-approach of a technical text (physics)

Week 5: commented translation of the above-mentioned text

Week 6: presentation-approach of a technical text (chemistry)

Week 7: commented translation of the above-mentioned text

Week 8: presentation-approach of a technical text (geology)

Week 9: commented translation of the above-mentioned text

Week 10: presentation-approach of a technical text (electronic technology)  

Week 11: commented translation of the above-mentioned text

Week 12: critical review of previous courses

Week 13: discussion on students questions on translated texts

- (as in Technical Translation I)

face-to-face

Use of ITC

Written examination on the translation of a technical text during examination period (100%).