The International Translation Day ( October,  2024 )

DATE/LOCATION: 9TH OCTOBER - 2024, FCMS- BUILDING 3

DESCRIPTION

To emphasize the value of translation in daily life, particularly in the medical field, FCMS celebrated International Translation Day on October 9, 2024, with students and staff. The event, which took place in the TBL room, included entertaining activities and competitions in English, Japanese, and Spanish after a brief presentation on medical translation. There were 55 participants in all, including 4 faculty members and students from the MBBS, PharmD, Nursing, and MLS schools. The exercise promoted friendly competition, teamwork, and language acquisition.

TARGET AUDIENCE‍

All students from all departments 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• To activate the interconnection between different languages through translation.  

• To create awareness among students of the importance of learning a new language. 

• To create awareness amongst staff and students in Fakeeh College on International Translation Day, which is celebrated worldwide on September 30^th. 

• To engage students in translation activities in order to enhance the spirit of competition. 

• To enhance interprofessional collaboration between students in different programs at FCMS