Translation and linguistic landscapes part 1
In Week 2 we talked about translators, who they are and how they work. But what about the spaces in which translation takes place? In this video, two translators and …
Course: Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
Where does translation take place? Introduction
In this section we will look at the relationship between translation and space. Translation is, literally, all around us, whether we see it or not. We encounter it on the …
Who translates? Summary
In this video, Dr Cristina Marinetti summarises what we have learnt this week about who translators are and the role they play in society.
Intercultural Spectatorship and Active Translation
What happens when you hear a song or listen to a performance in a foreign language? This may seem like the exact opposite of translation as you are exposed to …
Example: Bilingual musicians as translators
Multilingual speakers are often oblivious of translation because they themselves live ‘in translation’, forging their identity and relationships in a constant tension between different languages and cultural allegiances. In this …
Example: Missionaries as translators
Those who travel across geographical borders, whether for commercial, cultural or religious purposes, either make use of translators and interpreters or take on those roles themselves, thus stretching the boundaries …
The World as a Multilingual Environment
In our increasingly multilingual and globalised world there are many people who write, think and speak in more than one language but whom would not see themselves as translators (professional …
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in translation
The way we look at translation is not immutable and universal. It changes across time and space but also depends on the role we play in the translation process: whether …
Translators and Translation Users
The ideas and expectations that clients have of what professional translators and interpreters can and should do is often a source of frustration for translators. A great example of this …
Translators’ tips for employers
In this short video, you will hear the different views of three professional translators describing how to spot a good translator. As you listen, think if you agree with their …
Translators vs Interpreters
Interpreters differ from translators in a number of important ways but they also share with them certain characteristics and skills: Translators Translators & interpreters Interpreters Have plenty of time to …
The translation profession: translators, interpreters and beyond
Large-scale reports on the translation industry estimate that there are around 250,000 people working in the global translation industry, including 110,000 in Europe. Some sources also suggest that there may …
Meet the court interpreter
What role do professional translators and interpreters play in contemporary society? Who do they mediate between? What are the challenges they face? Watch Trinidad Clares Flores, a Spanish-English court interpreter …
Who translates?
Last week we learned that the term translation has assumed a range of different meanings from carrying across to explaining, from mediating to transforming. But who are the men and …
Who translates? Introduction
Welcome to Week 2 on ‘Who translates?’ This week we are going to explore the people who make translation happen and we will consider the important role translators and interpreters …