703346 - Scientific Translation
Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisite

703241

Co-requisite

_

Distribution

3+0

The course introduces students to the basic skills required in the translation of scientific and technical texts. Students are introduced to the basic rules of scientific writing, the cultural differences between various scientific genres, and the latest major topics in the fields of technology and science. Classwork and homework are geared towards honing these translation skills and encourage students to develop a useful glossary of scientific terms in both English and Arabic.