The Interinstitutional Committee for Translation and Interpretation, the forum for cooperation between the language services of the European Union institutions and bodies, has recently published an updated 24-page guide entitled “Interpreting and translating for Europe“.
Category Archives: Training
Workshop – The Future Translator: Employability of Translators
Since my recent post on the Eurolects workshop, I have been informed that another Translating Europe Workshop, entitled “The Future Translator: Employability of Translators” will take place in Rome (Italy) on 18 October 2017.
Webinar – International Financial Reporting Standards
eCPD Webinars is offering a webinar entitled “International Financial Reporting Standards – an Introduction for Translators and Interpreters” on 20 September 2017. It will last for approximately 75 minutes. Continue reading
Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies by Distance Learning
The University of Geneva, Switzerland is offering two courses in Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies via distance learning. Continue reading
Court interpreting video – simulated trial
The German professional body for translators and interpreters, the BDÜ (Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer) makes available a video of a simulated trial involving German/Italian interpreting.
MOOC – Law for Non-Lawyers
Monash University in Melbourne, which houses “one of the largest and most prestigious law schools in Australia”, is offering a free MOOC entitled “Law for Non-Lawyers: Introduction to Law”. It provides insights into the common law system, and introduces key legal doctrines and principles in readily accessible formats and language.
“Case studies will illuminate common applications of the law in real life scenarios, enabling you to explore the relevance of specific subjects to your own professional and personal circumstances, and legal jurisdiction.”
International Summer School in Forensic Linguistic Analysis
Registration is now open for the sixteenth edition of the International Summer School in Forensic Linguistic Analysis, which will be held just before the biennial IAFL (International Association of Forensic Linguists) conference at Porto University from 4 to 8 July 2017 .
