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9.00. Inauguration by Nicolás Rodríguez García, Vice-Rector of Postgraduate Degrees at the University of Salamanca; José Luis Vega Expósito, Head of the Spanish Language Department, DGT, European Commission; José Manuel Bustos Gisbert, Head of the Department of Translation and Interpreting of the University of Salamanca; Rosario Martín Ruano, Director of the MA Programme in Translation and Intercultural Mediation of the University of Salamanca.
Opening address: Rosario Martín Ruano, Director of the MA Programme in Translation and Intercultural Mediation, University of Salamanca, member of the EMT Network.
Short videoclip by alumna Laura Egido (translator EN/FR/PT>ES).
9:30- 11:15. ROUNDTABLE 1
Effective, Inclusive and Accessible Institutional Communication
The challenges of communication by institutions in a context in which they have opted for inclusion will be analysed. Special attention will be paid to the challenges of accessibility and clear communication in multilingual contexts:
Moderator: Daniel Linder (USAL)
1. Jesús Torres del Rey (USAL): Technological Challenges of Accessible Communication.
2. Silvia Rodríguez Vázquez (University of Geneva): Translation Challenges for Easy-to- Understand Communication.
3. Gianluca Pontrandolfo (University of Trieste): Challenges of Institutional Translation for Diverse Audiences.
4. Montserrat Beltrán Poveda (DGT, European Commission): Challenges for Institutions in Translating Content for Citizens: Clear Communication and Inclusive Language.
- Short videoclips by alumni working in institutional settings: Miriam Campos Carrión (European Parliament).
Q/A
Coffee break
11:45- 13:30. 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 will be projected during the session: 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
Lunch break
15:00- 16:30. ROUNDTABLE 3
Dissemination of Specialised Information to the Public: The Role of Translation in Scientific Communication in the Media.
The challenges posed by the transfer of knowledge to society will be discussed, and the role of translation in cutting-edge science communication as well as in popularisation of science for the mainstream media will be analysed.
Moderator: Beatriz de la Fuente Marina (USAL)
1. Elea Giménez Toledo (CSIC, Spanish National Research Council; Lead Researcher of a project on COVID-19 in Spanish, The Conversation Advisory Committee Member): The Challenges of Disseminating and Translating Science for Society.
2. M. José Hernández Guerrero (University of Málaga): Translation in the Media: Professional Profiles.
3. Juan Gabriel López Guix (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona): Professional Challenges for Translators in Journalism.
- Short videoclips by alumni: Carla Bauzá López (founder and president of OGMA Language Studio) and Alberto Sesmero González (translator EN/FR>ES).
16:30 – 17:00 Conclusions and wrap-up
- Iris Holl (USAL) and Rosario Martín Ruano USAL).
- José Luis Vega Expósito, Head of the Spanish Language Department, DGT, European Commission.
- Rosa López Alonso, Dean, Faculty of Translation and Information Science, USAL.