The course aims at specialization in the translation of scientific and technical texts from English to Greek. Specialized texts in Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Biogenetics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Sciences are addressed, with emphasis on scientific publications, research articles and technical manuals. Students delve into the theory of scientific translation, develop translation skills and terminology management, as well as become familiar with modern artificial intelligence (AI) tools and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to increase efficiency and improve the quality of translation work.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have achieved the following learning objectives:

• Specialized knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of scientific and technical translation
• Advanced skills in terminology research and creation of specialized glossaries
• Ability for etymological analysis and rendering of neologisms in scientific fields
• Critical evaluation of translation choices and improvement proposals
• Application of theoretical models to the practice of scientific translation
• Use of modern AI tools to support the translation process
• Collaborative skills for team translation projects
• Research skills for documentation and verification of scientific terms

Week 1: Introduction to Scientific Translation
Week 2: Theoretical Approach to Scientific Translation
Week 3: Tools and Methodology
Week 4: Basic Medical Terminology
Week 5: Clinical Protocols and Medical Device Documentation
Week 6: Pharmacology and Biogenetics
Week 7: Chemistry and Chemical Technology
Week 8: Mechanical Engineering and Technical Manuals
Week 9: Environmental Sciences
Week 10: Artificial Intelligence and Technology
Week 11: Structure of Scientific Publications
Week 12: Statistics and Research Methodology
Week 13: Ethics and Intellectual Property

Core Textbooks

• Byrne, J. (2012). Scientific and technical translation explained: A nuts and bolts guide for beginners. Routledge.
• Wright, S. E., & Wright, L. D. (1993). Scientific and technical translation. John Benjamins.
• Montalt, V., & González-Davies, M. (2007). Medical translation step by step: Learning by drafting. Routledge.

Greek Bibliography

• Valeontis, K.E. & Krimpas, P.G. (2014). Legal language, legal terminology: Theory and practice. Athens: Legal Library.

Theoretical Works

• Newmark, P. (1988). A textbook of translation. Prentice Hall.
• Reiss, K., & Vermeer, H.J. (2013). Towards a General Theory of Translational Action: Skopos Theory Explained (C. Nord, Trans.; 1st ed.). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315759715.
• Nord, C. (1997). Translating as a Purposeful Activity: Functionalist Approaches Explained (1st ed.). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315760506

Specialized Bibliography

• Montalt i Resurrecció, V., Zethsen, K. K., & Karwacka, W. (2018). Medical translation in the 21st century – challenges and trends. Monografías de Traducción e Interpretación, 2018(10), 27-42.
• Olohan, M. (2020). Technology, translation. In M. Baker & G. Saldanha (Eds.), Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies (3rd ed., pp. 574-579).

Digital Sources and Databases

• IEEE Xplore - Technology and engineering articles
• MeSH Database - Medical terminology
• ChemSpider - Chemical database
• IATE - European terminology database
• TERMIUM Plus - Canadian terminology database

Tools and Software

• SDL Trados Studio - Professional CAT tool
• MemoQ - Translation management system
• ChatGPT Plus - AI assistant for terminology research
• Xbench - Quality assurance tool

Professional Organizations and Certifications

• Hellenic Society of Translators (ΕΕΜ)
• Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)

Journals and Electronic Sources

• Translation Studies (Taylor & Francis)
• The Translator (Taylor & Francis)
• Meta: Journal des traducteurs (University of Montreal Press)
• JoSTrans: The Journal of Specialised Translation
• Proz.com - Professional translator network
• TranslationDirectory.com - Translation resources and tools

Face to face/ Guided, collaborative translating in class (students first prepare translations at home), working with texts of increasing difficulty and length, and across several scientific genres. Study material and updates are further provided through the Department’s e-class platform.

Use of ICT in teaching

Weekly translation tasks and evaluation of the translation product in class. Students are asked to submit a semester assignment which consists in completing a specialized translation project.