Medical Translation

Catalog description

This course introduces students to all professional, linguistic and ethical aspects of translation in the fields related to medicine and healthcare. It explains the comparative differences between the healthcare system in the USA and Russia and Spanish-speaking countries, respectively. It further addresses the code of conduct of translation in medicine and focuses on skills and strategies for providing professional translation. The course trains students to conduct self-guided background research, generate and manage individualized glossaries, and to translate different types of relevant texts, ranging from standard medical forms to academic research.