Panel proposals should include the panel title and a short panel abstract (200 words max),
a list of panellists (3-4) with their names and institutional affiliation, paper titles and short paper abstracts (150 words max).

Please send panel proposals to donna.ferrand@port.ac.uk no later than 31st July 2011.
For more details and the full conference call for papers, see: http://www.port.ac.uk/europeanstudiesconference/

There will be a workshop on translation quality ('Traduction et qualité') on the 3rd of February 2012 in Lille, France. Programme and registration available on:
http://stl.recherche.univ-lille3.fr/colloques/20112012/JE_Evaluation_Qualite_2012.html

Ilse Depraetere

Professeur de linguistique anglaise
UMR 8163 STL http://stl.recherche.univ-lille3.fr

1st T & R Forum

1st T & R (Theories & Realities in Translation & wRiting) Forum of the University of Western Brittany, Brest, France in partnership with Lessius/KULeuven (Antwerp, Belgium), with the support of AFFUMT (Association française des formations universitaires aux métiers de la traduction).
The Organizing Committee of the 1st T & R Forum invites paper proposals on the theme of "Common Sense in Translation and (Technical) Writing."

The T & R Forum
Hosted by CRBC (the Research Centre for Breton and Celtic Studies at the University of Western Brittany, Brest, France) in association with the university's Master's Degree in Translation and Technical Writing and HCTI (another of the university's research centres) in partnership with Lessius/KULeuven (Antwerp, Belgium) and with the support of AFFUMT (Association française des formations universitaires aux métiers de la traduction), the T & R Forum will take place in Brest every other year starting in December, 2011, alternating with a similar event in Antwerp, Belgium, hosted by Lessius/KULeuven.
The aim of the Forum is to provide opportunities for scholars and practitioners in the fields of translation and (technical) writing to compare ideas and experiences. Topics may include the following: the translation process, CAT tools, Natural Language Processing (NLP), revision, proofreading, quality control, management, teaching translation, translator training, curriculum design, etc. The Forum will also include a round table discussion. Also, on Saturday, an hour and a half will be set aside for meetings with professionals (translation software, bookshops, etc.)

Jean-Yves Le Disez (jean-yves.ledisez@univ-brest.fr ) and Winibert Segers (winibert.segers@lessius.eu).

Round table discussion: « peut-on enseigner le bon sens en traduction ? / Can Common Sense in Translation be Taught ?» If you wish to take part, please submit an abstract of 300 words or so describing the position you intend to defend.

Professional Services:
We invite translation software providers and other professionals to be present to advertise their latest products/services, either for the duration of the Forum or on Saturday in the slot that will be set aside. (10.30-12 am). There is no charge to display products or services, but all participants must register for the conference and pay the registration fee.

Antwerp & Amsterdam, 16-17-18 November 2011 jointly organized by Lessius University College Antwerp and the University of Amsterdam with the support of CETRA, University of Leuven
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
The conference wishes to attract papers on a number of themes related to translation and national images.
Info: www.lessius.eu/transimage/
Conference organizers
Luc van Doorslaer (Antwerp and Leuven), luc.vandoorslaer@lessius.eu
Peter Flynn (Antwerp), peter.flynn@lessius.eu
Joep Leerssen (Amsterdam), leerssen@uva.nl

Herbstakademie: Dolmetschen von A - Z

BDÜ, Berlin
www.seminare.bdue.de

Theme of the conference
The last few years have seen an upsurge in films and literary texts in which translators or the act of translating have a central role. One reason for this development may be that translators serve as a perfect screen for the projection of social and cultural anxieties associated with various aspects of globalization, i.e. migration, cultural hybridity, mobility, multilingualism, etc. The topic of translation has reached all literary and film genres – from dramatic works and novels to (auto)biographies, from motion pictures to documentary films – and can be found in all fields: in historical novels and films, as well as in science fiction, experimental literature and films, crime stories and comedies. In their works, writers and film directors seem to make the most of the social and political dimensions of translating practice.

Abstract proposals and deadlines
Scholars are invited to submit 200-300 word proposals (with 3 keywords) for papers in Word as an attachment with the format: authorname.doc. (Please include your contact information in the body of your e-mail, not in the file.) Abstract proposals should be sent by 15 January 2011 to: transfiction@univie.ac.at The abstracts should be attached as a WORD document, Please indicate ABSTRACT in the subject line in your e-mail.
Presentations will be 20 minutes in length, followed by discussion. There will be sessions Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Conference Languages
The languages of the conference will be English and German.

Information and Contact Details
For all correspondence about the conference please use the e-mail address: transfiction@univie.ac.at More information will be available soon from the conference website http://transfiction.univie.ac.at

For further information:
- please contact Reine Meylaerts: reine.meylaerts@arts.kuleuven.be
- please see our website: http://www.kuleuven.be/cetra/index/
- Application procedure: http://www.kuleuven.be/cetra/Summer_School/applicationprocedure.html

San Francisco, USA, 1-4 August 2011

The XIX World Congress of the International Federation of Translators (FIT), to be held in San Francisco, USA, on 1-4 August 2011, will bring together translators, interpreters, terminologists and other professionals from all over the world to discuss topical issues. Over 75 educational sessions will be offered in a variety of categories. Events and activities will allow for opportunities to network, mingle, and socialize.

The FIT XIX World Congress is hosted by the American Translators Association (ATA) in cooperation with the International Federation of Translators.

FIT is an international federation of associations of translators, interpreters, and terminologists gathering more than 100 associations from all over the world. Its purpose is to promote professionalism in the disciplines it represents. FIT is also concerned with the conditions of professional practice in various countries and strives to defend translators' rights in particular and freedom of expression in general. FIT maintains formal consultative relations with UNESCO.

ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its 11,000 members in more than 90 countries include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.

Please visit the Congress website, www.fit2011.org, to learn more about the Congress, the venue, the city of San Francisco and much more.

*Venue*: Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam, Malaysia (
http://shahalam.concordehotelsresorts.com/)
*Theme*: Globalization Through Translation : A Catalyst for Knowledge and Technology Excellence

*Conference Home page*: (http://ppa.uitm.edu.my/)

IATI - Summer School SummerTrans IV: 04.07. - 13.07. 2011:
"Sprachenvielfalt in der EU und Translation. Translationtheorie trifft
Translationspraxis" (http://www.summertrans.ifg.uni.wroc.pl)

University of Wroclaw, Department of Germanic Languages, Poland

Konferenzangebot im Überblick
- 20. bis 22. Mai 2011 im NH Hotel in Hamburg-Altona
- 10 Workshops, 2 Plenarvorträge, 16 Fachvorträge
- Themenauswahl: Textoptimierung, Textadaption, Texterstellung, Textgestaltung, Konferenzorganisation, Projektmanagement, Terminologieaufbereitung
- Netzwerk-Café am Samstag und Sonntag
- Betriebsbesichtigungen, Abendveranstaltung, Stadtführungen
- Anmeldung ab Ende Oktober 2010 unter www.adue-nord.de

Weitere Informationen
www.adue-nord.de -> Konferenz 4. ANT 2011

http://www.translata.info

NEU: DTT-Toolseminar

• crossTerm und crossTermWeb von Across
• SDL MultiTerm 2009 und SDL MultiTerm Online von SDL
• Terminologiedatenbank von memoQ und qTerm von Kilgray

Referentin: Dr. Nicole Keller
Termin: Samstag, 16. April 2011 - 9:30 bis 12:30 Uhr
Ort: Seminar für Übersetzen und Dolmetschen der Universität Heidelberg, Raum SÜD 019 (vorläufig), Pläck 57a, 69117 Heidelberg
Infos: www.dttev.org
Anmeldefromular: Ankündigung und Anmeldung (.pdf)

tekom Frühjahrstagung, Potsdam

Infos: Dr Meike Wiehl m.wiehl@tekom.de

Innovations in Translator, Interpreter and Localizer Education

The MONTEREY FORUM, launched in 2007, provides a venue to discuss new trends and issues in translator, interpreter and localizer (TIL) education. The theme of the MONTEREY FORUM 2011 is Innovations in Translator, Interpreter and Localizer Education.

For more information:
Please contact montereyforum2011@miis.edu or visit go.miis.edu/montereyforum.

Department of Communication and Foreign Languages, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania

The conference aims to continue and develop the exchange of ideas on the following topics:
Communication and public relations: theoretical and didactic problems and solutions
Linguistic insights into professional communication
Translation theory and translation didactics: their roles in communication

Conference format
Sections: Communication and public relations, Linguistics, and Translation studies
Types of presentation: talk (30 minutes), workshop (60minutes), panel discussion (2hrs.)

Working languages: English, French, German and Romanian

Selected papers will be published in Professional Communication and Translation Studies, the volume of conference proceedings. Languages of publication: English, French and German.

Important dates
Abstract submission deadline: January 30, 2011
Second Call for Papers (accommodation, registration fee and payment details, publication guidelines): February 10, 2011
Notification of acceptance and first draft of the conference programme: February 25, 2011
Final draft of the conference programme: March 10, 2011

To register, please follow the conference link
http://www.cls.upt.ro/index.php/cercetare/manifestari-stiintifice/conferine/conferences

Profession & Business: Improving Skills, Enhancing Income

The Israel Translators Association (ITA) is pleased to announce that the ITA 2011 Conference will be held in Jerusalem, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The ITA Conference is Israel’s largest annual gathering of language professionals: translators, interpreters, localizers, subtitlers, editors, teachers, translation company owners, project managers and related professionals will all benefit from the technical presentations, workshops, tool and techniques for professional enrichment.

We invite you to share the work you do and your unique expertise with your peers. We welcome your proposal for topics that will help both beginners and skilled veterans learn more about the profession, how to manage their businesses, boost productivity and generally learn more about the theory and practice of their trade.

For additional information about the conference or the call for papers, please send an e-mail to conf@ita.org.il

Platform to discuss both theoretical and empirical issues related to the translation of Chinese Literature in the world; the discussions will be on the correlations between translation and social issues such as globalization.

Enquiries: cit2011@ouhk.edu.hk
Web address: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/cit2011
Sponsored by: School of Arts and Social Sciences, The Open University of Hong Kong

10th Annual Conference of the International Association of Languages and Intercultural Communication In association with School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Leeds and Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change, Leeds Metropolitan University,Leeds, United Kingdom

Info: www.leeds.ac.uk/german/ialic_conference_2010.htmor
E-Mail: IALIC2010@leeds.ac.uk

Lodz, Poland: Lodz Session of the 5th International Maastricht- Lodz Duo Colloquium on "Translation and Meaning".
Information: Prof. Dr habil. Barbara-Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk, Department of English Language, University of Lodz.
Al. Kosciuszki 65, 90-514 Lodz, Poland.
Tel.: + 48 42 636 6337, Fax: + 48 42 636 6337/6872.
E-mail: duoduo@uni.lodz.pl
Info : http://www.translation-and-meaning.nl

Norms in translation and the translation of norms in European institutions and businesses

Europe is the world’s largest economic zone in terms of general domestic product. The European Union, however, as its most powerful economic structure with 27 member states, does not have the monopoly on all the exchanges that take place in Europe. Countries such as those of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), countries of South-Eastern Europe, Turkey, the Ukraine, and several others, also participate in the exchanges within Europe. The 23 official languages of the European Union, which are determined when the states become members, are thus supplemented by other languages which also have a role to play.
The conference is organised by the Research Group on European Multilingualism (EA 1339, LiLPa), the Institute for Translators, Interpreters and International Relations (ITI-RI) at Strasbourg University and the College for Languages and Applied Human Sciences of the University of Strasbourg.

Registration fee: € 65 (payment before 31 March 2010) or € 100 (payment after 31 March 2010)
Coffee breaks and lunch are provided by the conference organisers.
Accommodation and other meals are paid for by the participants.

Die Vorbereitungen für die Frühjahrstagung am 29. und 30. April 2010 laufen bereits auf Hochtouren. Veranstaltungsort ist das Konferenzzentrum und Hotel Mercure Maininsel in Schweinfurt.
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