Medical Translation

Overview

Subject area

TRN

Catalog Number

75500

Course Title

Medical Translation

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.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule