Professional issues for translators and interpreters / edited by Deanna L. Hammond.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hammond, Deanna L. (Deanna Lindberg)

Series:

American Translators Association scholarly monograph series ; v. 7.

American Translators Association scholarly monograph series, 0890-4111 ; v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Translating and interpreting.

Translating services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins, c1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume brings both beginning and experienced translators and interpreters up to date on a broad range of issues. The seven sections take up success and survival strategies for a language professional, including the challenges posed by the changing global economy, the impact of new technologies, adjustments required by a different legal environment and traditional ethical practices. Such challenges and changes point to a need for continuing education and networking and for newcomers specialized postsecondary training. The issues are as broad as the translator and interpreter's role in the the modern world, as detailed as advice on setting up a workstation or choosing a degree program. The contributors, all practicing translators and interpreters, discuss also the value of the Association and its Committees to the profession and its individual members.

Contents:

Professional Issues for Translators and Interpreters; Title page; Copyright page; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Editor's Remarks; Section 1:Achieving Success as a Language Professional; The Paradox of Professionalism NANCY SNYDER; The Value of Local Translator Groups; Getting it in Writing: The Key to Problem-Free Business Relationships; Section 2:Challenges in a Global Economy; World Events Create Opportunities and Challenges for Translators and Interpreters: Translating Words Is But a Part; Translation and International Trade DORIS GANSER; Section 3:Ethics and the Profession

Professional Ethics forCourt and Community InterpretersEthics for Translators and Translation Businesses; Section 4: Challenges of Technology; The Issuesof Machine Translation; The Translator Workstation; Section 5:Current Economic and Legal Issues; Translationand Interpreting in the 90s: Major Economic and Legal Issues Confronting the Community; Section 6:Translator/Interpreter Training in the U.S.; The Role of the University in the Professionalization of the Translator; Ingredients to Success As a Language Specialist; Non-Discriminatory Approaches in Translation Studies

The Current Status of U.S. Translator and Interpreter TrainingContributors; ATA Corporate/Institutional Members; American Translators Association Officers and Board of Directors, 1994

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-17450-2

9786613174505

90-272-8359-1

OCLC:

741492717