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Use your language, Use your English
Summer School 2012
This AHRC-funded training project is for native Anglophones with one
or more other language/s at an advanced level - research students and
others - who wish to develop their translation and editing skills. All
our courses, online and Summer Schools, are delivered by leading
professionals. For information, including FAQs, biographies of the
tutors and organisers, and further details on all our activities (a
Summer School, a free online programme, exams and a database), see:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european/about-us/use-your-language-use-your-english
Following the great success of last year's Summer School, we are
delighted to announce the expanded Summer School 2012. This five-day
event will take place at Birkbeck University of London (43 Gordon
Square WC1H 0PD) on 9-13 July 2012. It comprises courses in
translation into English from Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish - each language
subject to a minimum group-size of five students - and many other
activities.
FULL FEE: £400; STUDENT FEE: £250. BURSARIES AVAILABLE (bursary
application form downloadable from the website)
Online booking is now open at: https://www2.bbk.ac.uk/european/
This year's Summer School includes:
· Visiting publishers who will be scouting for new talent: the
chance to win your first translation contract;
· A 'Translation slam': Shaun Whiteside & Stefan Tobler will
produce their versions of the same German text followed by discussion;
· A presentation on translating slang with acclaimed
translator Sarah Ardizzone;
· A 'ghost-text' translation game run for all students;
· A presentation on 'Behind the scenes at a publishing house'
with Ellie Steel of Harvill Secker;
· A panel on 'Being a professional translator': the tutors
will talk about their own experience and give valuable tips;
· ...and, especially for London 2012: a guest lecture by Head
of Translation at the International Olympic Committee Jamie Allen.
Accommodation near Birkbeck is plentiful; but, because of the likely
pressure on London hotels so close to the Olympics, a limited number
of student-hall rooms have been booked for Summer School students to
apply for - see the Summer School application form.
Extracts from the feedback on last year's Summer School:
'Thank you so much for a brilliant course. It was wonderful to meet so
many inspiring people, both staff & students alike. I felt really
privileged to be working with "la crème de la crème" of the
translation world.'
'It gave me confidence & showed me that translation as a career is a
feasible option. It also illustrated the wide variety of options open
to people with language skills.'
'I enjoyed everything! It was amazing being able to experience two
tutors of translation with their differing styles; being able to
prioritise the techniques in two different languages, plus attending
all the fascinating talks. The "fun" bits were great too, ie the
translation slam & game.'
With best wishes, and hoping to see you soon,
Naomi Segal
Prof Naomi Segal
Professorial Fellow in French & German Studies
European Cultures & Languages, School of Arts
Birkbeck, University of London
43 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PD, UK
Dept webpage: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european <http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european>
My webpage: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european/our-staff/naomi-segal
<http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european/our-staff/naomi-segal>
Use your language, Use your English webpage:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european/about-us/use-your-language-use-your-english
<http://www.bbk.ac.uk/european/about-us/use-your-language-use-your-english>
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