Ateneo - UPO

The "Specialised Languages and English Translation" workshop offers students the opportunity to develop specific skills in translating specialised texts from English to Italian. Through theoretical and practical reflection tools, students will acquire a foundational knowledge of translation principles and the practical strategies required to approach specialised texts. They will be exposed to a variety of texts from fields such as medicine, sciences, and technology, enabling them to understand specific terminology and writing styles in each field. Through practical translation and revision exercises, students will apply their acquired knowledge and refine their language and translation skills. They will also be introduced to technology tools that support translation, such as translation memories and computer-assisted translation software, which will help improve the efficiency and consistency of their translations.

- Gotti, Maurizio. Investigating Specialized Discourse. Bern: Peter Lang, 2008.
- Olohan, Maeve. Scientific and Technical Translation. London/New York: Routledge, 2015.
- Scarpa, Federica. La traduzione specializzata: lingue speciali e mediazione linguistica. Milano: Hoepli, 2001.

-Understanding the key principles of specialised languages and their importance in professional translation.
- Identifying and correctly using specialised terminology in various thematic areas.
-Translating specialised texts from English to Italian with accuracy and coherence.
-Applying strategies for terminology research and utilising specialised online resources.
- Analysing and critically evaluating the quality of specialised translations.

Students must have a solid command of the English language (B2 level), particularly in terms of reading and writing comprehension. They will be exposed to technical and specialised texts in English, so it is important to have a good understanding of the language and its linguistic structures. As this is a workshop in translation from English to Italian, students must possess a good proficiency in the Italian language. They will be required to translate specialised texts from English to Italian, so a strong understanding of the Italian language is essential.

The workshop is based on a combination of lectures, practical exercises, case studies, discussions, technology integration, and feedback mechanisms, ensuring an immersive and comprehensive learning experience.

- Active participation during workshop sessions: 30%
- Practical exercises: 40%
-Specialised translation project: 30%

Introduction to specialised languages and translation; medical-technical-scientific terminology; terminology research; practical exercises.

The workshop aims to foster the development of translation skills from English to Italian, specifically focusing on technical-scientific texts. At the same time, it aims to consolidate and expand students' linguistic proficiency by utilising available technological tools to support translation, terminology research, and general information acquisition.