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1 online resource (224 pages) |
| Series |
American Translators Association Scholarly Monograph Ser. Vol. 7 |
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American Translators Association scholarly monograph series ; v. 7
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| 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 |
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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 |
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The Current Status of U.S. Translator and Interpreter TrainingContributors; ATA Corporate/Institutional Members; American Translators Association Officers and Board of Directors, 1994 |
| 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 m |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Translating and interpreting.
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Translating services.
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Translating and interpreting.
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Translating services.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789027283597 |
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9027283591 |
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9789027231826 |
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9027231826 |
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