Roundtable 2

ROUNDTABLE 2

Challenges in the Specialised Communication of Science and Technology in the Globalised Era.

The challenges faced by languages such as Spanish in a context characterised by the hyper-central position of English will be analysed and the important role and challenges of translation in these dynamics will be reflected upon.

Moderator: Goedele de Sterck (USAL)

1. Imma Aguilar Nàcher (Director-General of FECYT, Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology): Challenges in the Field of Specialised Production and Communication of Science and Technology in Spanish.

2. Joaquín García Palacios (University of Salamanca; President of AETER, Spanish Association of Terminology): Challenges in the Field of Terminology and Neology.

3. Luis González Jiménez (DGT Field Officer in Spain): The Role of Institutions in the Construction and Standardisation of Specialised Languages from a Multilingual Perspective.

4. Vicent Montalt (University Jaume I): Current Challenges for the Training of Specialised Translators.

- Short videoclips by alumni: Andrea Fernández Vivanco (freelance interpreter in the railway sector) and Elisa Martínez Noreña Fernández (Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence and Space – Getafe (Custar SL)).

Q&A

(30 min)

(105 min)

Lunch Break