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200828 July - 31 July, Athens, GreeceINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHILOLOGY, LITERATURES AND LINGUISTICSCall for Papers and Participation
The Athens Institute for Education and Research (AT.IN.E.R.) is organizing its 1st International conference on Philology, i.e. languages, literatures and linguistics, 28-31 July 2008. More information about the conference and the institute here.
There are two types of conference registration fees. The first one is a basic fee of 250 euro, covering access to all sessions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and conference materials. The second one, a full registration fee of 450 euro, covers access to all sessions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks, conference materials, a Greek night of food and entertainment, a dinner, a half-day tour to an archaeological site in the Prefecture of Attica, and a special one-day cruise to several Greek islands. Special arrangements will be made with local hotels for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate.
The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars and students of languages, literatures and linguistics. Sessions will cover, among others, the following subjects:
- Literatures and Languages
- Classics
- Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- Contemporary Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Drama, Film, Television, and other Media
- Poetry and Prose (Fictional and Non-fictional)
- Translation
- Linguistics
- Theoretical Linguistics
- Language Acquisition
- Teaching of Foreign Languages (including Technology in the classroom)
- Sociolinguistics
Selected papers will be published in Special Volumes of Conference Proceedings.
Please submit a 300-word abstract by December 20th, 2007, by email or mail to:
Dr. Gilda Socarras
Academic Member
ATINER & Assistant Professor
Auburn University
USA
Abstracts should include:
Title of Paper, Family Name (s), First Name (s), Institutional Affiliation, Current Position, an email address and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission.
If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. chair a session, organize a panel, evaluate papers to be included in the conference proceedings or books, contribute to the editing, or any other offer to help please send an email to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, Director, ATINER. 18 August - 29 August, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, BelgiumCETRA 2008 - Twentieth Summer Research SeminarCETRA Chair Professor:Kirsten MALMKJÆR
Middlesex University London
In 1989 José Lambert created a special research program in Translation Studies at the University of Leuven in order to promote research training in the study of translational phenomena and to stimulate high-level research into the cultural functions of translation. Since then, this unique program has attracted talented PhD students and young scholars who spend two weeks of research under the supervision of a team of prominent scholars, and under the supervision of the Chair Professor, an annually appointed expert in the field of Translation Studies. From 1989 on, the program has hosted participants from Austria to Australia, from Brazil to Burundi, and from China to the Czech Republic.
The list of CETRA professors may serve as an illustration of the program’s openness to the different currents in the international world of Translation Studies: Gideon Toury (Tel Aviv, 1989), Hans Vermeer (Heidelberg, 1990), Susan Bassnett (Warwick, 1991), Albrecht Neubert (Leipzig, 1992), Daniel Gile (Paris, 1993), Mary Snell-Hornby (Vienna, 1994), †André Lefevere (Austin, 1995), Anthony Pym (Tarragona, 1996), Yves Gambier (Turku, 1997), Lawrence Venuti (Philadelphia, 1998), Andrew Chesterman (Helsinki, 1999), Christiane Nord (Magdeburg, 2000), Mona Baker (Manchester, 2001), Maria Tymoczko (Amherst, Massachusetts, 2002), Ian Mason (Edinburgh, 2003), Michael Cronin (Dublin, 2004), †Daniel Simeoni (Toronto, 2005), Harish Trivedi (Delhi, 2006), Miriam Shlesinger (Tel Aviv, 2007).
Basic activities and components of the Summer Session:
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Public Lectures by the CETRA Professor on key topics. A preliminary reading list will be furnished and all topics are to be further developed in discussions.
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Theoretical-methodological seminars given by the CETRA staff. Basic reading materials will be made available in advance.
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Tutorials: individual discussions of participants’ research with the CETRA Professor and the CETRA staff.
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Students’ papers: presentation of participants’ individual research projects followed by open discussion.
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Publication: each participant is invited to submit an article based on the presentation, to be refereed and published on the CETRA website.
For further information:
11 September - 13 September, Split, CroatiaMETM 08: Communication Support Across the DisciplinesThe association Mediterranean Editors and Translators announces its fourth meeting, to be held in Split, Croatia.
Through panel discussions, presentations, plenary sessions and workshops, METM 08 will promote knowledge-building and networking among editors, translators and other English language supporters who work in the Mediterranean area. In 2008, symposia are planned on multilingual and other types of publication from non-anglophone contexts. Presentation categories encompass research, promising practices and knowledge updates.
We are considering proposals that will add practical and theoretical range to the preliminary program. Proposals (due 15 April 2008) are welcome on topics relevant to:
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the nature of written or spoken texts in professional disciplines that communicate knowledge internationally through English
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the processes through which texts are written, prepared for delivery, or prepared for publication in English
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any of our association’s objectives.
More information on the spring 2008 workshop program in Barcelona.  27 September - 28 September, Liverpool, UKIoL Members Day '08The Chartered Institue of Linguists invites its members to Members Day '08. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre Hotel.
Address:
Lime Street
Liverpool
L1 1NQ
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Programme:
10:00 Registration and refreshments
10:45 Welcome by President Lady Brewer FCIL
11:00 Seminars and Presentations (choice of 2 out of 4)
A. The relevance of the National Network for Translation, Dr Myriam Carr, University of Salford
B. The World of the Voice-over, Daniel Pageon, Actors World Promotion Limited
C. Too Old to Rock and Roll? Try Translation, Angela Arnone MCIL
D. Language and International Trade, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Threlford Memorial Lecture: “Txtng: the Gr8 Db8” to be delivered by Prof David Crystal FCIL
15.50 Brief up-date on Chartered Linguist status and the application procedure by the Chief Executive, Mr. John Hammond FCIL**
16:00 Drinks reception
A further programme will be sent out with booking confirmation together with other information.
**CHARTERED LINGUIST STATUS: Members are invited to consult our website for current details and guidance in “Application for Chartered Linguist Status – Rules and Procedures”, together with Frequently Asked Questions. Contact: Julie Hobbs Tel: +44 (0) 20 7940 3144 Email: julie.hobbs@iol.org.uk11 October, London, UKTranslation Technology
The Translating Division is delighted to present this event devoted to various aspects of translation technology – CAT (computer-aided translation) tools, the ever-growing use of the Internet, and general IT issues for freelancers and others.
Venue:
Novotel, London City South
53-61 Southwark Bridge Road
London SE1 9HH
(nearest tube: London Bridge, Borough High St exit)
Time: 10:30
Programme
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee and networking
11:00 – 12:30 TRANSLATION TOOLS: Presentations/demonstrations by representatives from the major vendors – features of the tools, recent developments in the industry
and
future trends
Contributors to include SDL/Trados, Atril (Déja Vu)
12:30 – 13:00 Q&A (panel session)
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and networking
14:00 – 14:45 THE INTERNET AS A RESOURCE: What’s in it for translators; an exchange of ideas on search strategies – and pitfalls
Nigel Goffe
14:45 – 15:00 Q&A
15:00 – 15:45 PC MATTERS: What to look out for when buying a new machine; computer maintenance and upgrades; what software to buy
Ana Luiza Iaria
15:45 - 16:00 Q&A
16:00 - 16:15 Concluding remarks and close
Tel: 020 7940 3144 29 October - 30 October, Berlin, GermanyLanguages and the Media
7th International Conference & Exhibition on Language Transfer in Audiovisual Media
Languages & The Media is a bi-annual international conference dedicated to the subject of language transfer in a changing media landscape (Video, DVD, digital TV and cinema). The conference themes include latest developments in dubbing, subtitling, voice-over and translation for the media. Participants will discuss national and international language policies in the media, multilingual access to global media as well as the distribution and quality of content.
The conference is accompanied by an exhibition where vendors and manufacturers of language services and technology products are represented.
The conference language is English.
Conference details:
Hotel InterContinental Berlin
Contact: Ms. Astrid Mendozawww.languages-media.com 5 November - 7 November, Wiesbaden, GermanyLocalization Forum at tcworld 2008Call for Papers
For the third year in a row, GALA is cooperating with tekom to organize the Localization Forum for the 2008 tekom annual conference and trade fair (tcworld). This year's conference will take place 5-7 November in Wiesbaden, Germany.
You are cordially invited to submit a presentation or workshop proposal for the Localization Forum. The program will cover high level management, practical applications, and cultural or regional issues in the field of translation and localization.
Deadline for submissions: 5 May 2008
Download the call for papers here.
Download the application form here.
Email: info@gala-global.orgWeb: http://www.gala-global.org/ 22 November - 23 November, London, UKThe Translator as Strategic Partner
A conference on the practices and technologies of translation quality sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and ProZ.
A workshop conference for a changing industry: Whether you’re a translation buyer or translation professional, this is one conference you can’t afford to miss.
Full information and booking click here.
27 November - 28 November, London, UKTranslating and the Computer 30This conference focuses on the user's perspective of how computers/software is used in translation. The conference series attracts a wide audience which includes translation services managers, translators, business managers, researchers and language experts.
Once again, this year the conference will address the latest developments in translation (and translation-related) software. It will address the needs of the following conference attendees: industry, public administration, agencies, freelancers and development.
You are invited to attend the 30th anniversary celebration!
Members of IoL are offered the discounted members fee.
Details can be found on the website, including the call for papers. Web: www.aslib.com/conferences
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