The subject aims to prepare students to effectively function and perform with fluidity in the domains of specialised translation. This includes an in-depth look at advanced research into theoretical aspects of specialist genres and traductology, as well as applied linguistics and the traductological practice applicable to different text types.

The theory will deal with the concept of linguistic variety, genre and register. Here operative models and procedural techniques that traductology offers us when facing issues specific to this kind of texts, including apparent monosemy and acronyms, interferences, borrowings and supposed internationalisms, among other factors.