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APTIS 2022 will be in person! Finally, an excellent opportunity to network and disseminate research in person in a central and convenient location after so many months under restrictions.

*If you have accessibility needs around issues like disability, health concerns, or caring duties, including those that might prevent participation in an in-person conference, please contact the organisers.

The University of Leeds is proud to host the 4th Conference of the Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies, UK and Ireland (APTIS) on 18-19 November 2022 (in person).

APTIS encourages research into all aspects of translation and interpreting, and especially research that aims to inform the teaching and learning of these subjects at UK and Irish Higher Education Institutions. Previous conferences examined challenges and opportunities involved in the teaching and learning of translation and interpreting and looked to make connections between academic and non-academic settings for such efforts.

The upcoming conference will focus on new opportunities and challenges for translation and interpreting training in the post-pandemic era. In particular we will seek to understand and disseminate the valuable experiences of the pandemic on which we can draw and capitalise to provide more and better training opportunities to a wider array of students.

To this end we invite scholars, practitioners, and other stakeholders to propose papers or workshops that engage largely but not exclusively with the conference theme on translation and interpreting (T&I) training. We welcome contributions from all areas of translation and interpreting studies, ranging from technical translation, to audiovisual translation, sign-language interpreting, machine learning, human-computer interaction and other less investigated topics of T&I.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The present and future of T&I technology

• The present and future of AI for T&I

• Developments of new fields in T&I

• Developments in localisation training

• The future of accessibility in T&I programmes

• Latest advances and future prospects for T&I studies as an academic discipline

• Building a skills base in T&I (such as project management, content creation, programming)

• T&I pedagogy and practice in the post-pandemic context

• Challenges and changes brought about by the pandemic in T&I industry

• Challenges and changes brought about by the pandemic in T&I training

• T&I in the context of language learning

• Ergonomic issues in T&I training

• Developments in intralingual T&I and their training

This special issue invites new perspectives on the phenomenon of mediation in translation and interpreting contexts. Mediation is understood as an overarching concept referring to 1) the ability of the translator/interpreter to make sense for themselves, for example, by making discursive decisions on what and how to mediate in relation to a given a source text, be it written or spoken (Pöchhacker, 2008; Liddicoat, 2016); 2); the ability of the translator/interpreter to make sense for others (through, for example, offering additional information or departing from literal renditions); and 3) the interpreter’s assumption of the role of advocate for one of the parties in the interpreted encounter (e.g., for a client who does not speak the societal language), and therefore providing legal or medical help and advice.

This pilot study examines the recent phenomenon of tablet interpreting. Based on in-depth interviews with six practitioners, which were transcribed and analyzed inductively, the article presents an overview of software, tools, and technology that interpreters currently utilize in their work. Qualitative and quantitative results demonstrate regular, effective tablet use in various consecutive interpreting settings. Participants feel that these tools meet their needs and outstrip the functionalities offered by pen and paper in most contexts. This study compiles best practices for tablet interpreting, discusses their benefits and challenges, and describes features to consider when assessing new and existing tablets, applications, and styluses. The data underscore the need for training in this budding field, which represents a key area for future research and professional practice.

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ELIL has been present in Greece since 2016, aiming to provide legal assistance to applicants of international protection. The NGO is registered in Greece and in Germany and was founded in 2016 by the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) and the German Bar Association (DAV) and is now also supported by the French Bar Association (CNB). These organizations represent the bars and law societies of 45 European member, associate and observer countries, and through them more than 1 million European lawyers.

ELIL was inspired by belief in the fundamental importance of upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights and ensuring meaningful access to legal assistance.

Our team of Greek asylum lawyers and volunteer asylum lawyers from other European countries, provides free, independent legal assistance to asylum seekers on Lesvos, Samos, Athens and Thessaloniki.

Our main activity is the provision of one-on-one legal consultations to prepare asylum seekers for their asylum interview. We also help reunite families by assisting with family reunification applications under the Dublin Regulation and assist unaccompanied minors (interview preparation, family reunification and age assessment).

Start date ASAP

Organisation ELIL (www.elil.eu)

Duration Three months, with potential for extension

Working hours Full-time (09.00 – 17.00 Monday – Friday)

Role responsibilities

• Providing in person interpretation from French and/or Lingala to English and vice versa in one-on-one legal consultations and group information sessions
• Assisting with outreach to the French and Lingala speaking refugee communities

Skills and experience required

• Fluency in spoken French, Lingala and English
• At least 1 year‘s experience of working as an interpreter, preferably for an international organization or INGO/NGO
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing humanitarian/emergency-response environment
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and experience of establishing good working relationships with a variety of people of different nationalities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and to cope with competing demands
• Good time-management skills and resourcefulness
• Capable of being proactive and working independently
• Passionate about supporting the rights of refugees and migrants
• Culturally sensitive
• High professional ethics and integrity

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send a CV and cover letter in English by email to the Project Manager, Tereza Mimikou (vacancies@elil.eu).

A new bill signed into law is expanding interpreting and translation services that must be provided by a school district for official purposes.

Arrêté portant publication des résultats définitifs du concours direct  pour le recrutement spécial des personnels dans le corps des fonctionnaires des services de Traduction et  d’Interprétation, session 2022 au Cameroun. 

Abstract
The right to a fair trial for defendants in the criminal process is internationally recognised as a fundamental
human right that, among others, includes the right of defendants to have the free assistance of an interpreter if they cannot
understand or speak the language used in court. The failure to provide the required interpreting service or a deficiency in the
service provided can be raised as grounds of appeal for potentially denying or compromising defendants’ right to a fair trial.
This article discusses the limitations of chuchotage, a mode of interpreting commonly used in domestic courts.
These limitations potentially compromise interpreting accuracy, and, specifically, the absence of a record of the interpretation
can spell problems for appellate courts dealing with appeals advanced on the ground of the deficient interpreting provided in this
mode. This study reviews four such appeals in Hong Kong and reveals inconsistencies in the appellate courts’ rulings and the
reasoning behind their decisions. This study argues that these inconsistencies can lead to problems with implementing the
principle of stare decisis, while at the same time sending confusing messages about the standard of interpreting
required to safeguard a defendant’s right to a fair trial and about the future use of chuchotage in court.

Webpage of Department of Linguistics and Translation

Triangle is now looking for a person with exceptional translating and writing skills for a new position as Translator. The role involves translating publications and documentation including policy papers, reports and infographics from English to Arabic.

The Translator is required to translate texts using the most appropriate vocabulary and commonly accepted equivalents of professional, technical or legal terms. S/he shall ensure that the original meaning is retained by understanding the context of, and background information about, the subject matter covered.

The Translator must have the ability to convey technical concepts in easy-to-understand language. S/he must exhibit strong writing skills and high knowledge of editorial policies, in addition to high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text.

The Translator is expected to liaise and collaborate in the course of performing the work with other team members as need be, and s/he will report directly to Triangle’s Managing Editor, with ultimate oversight from Triangle’s Directors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate internal and external publications and documentation from English to Arabic as required.
• Display solid writing skills and high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text.
• Organise translated material and finalise translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Edit, standardise, proofread, revise and finalise translated material prepared by other employees and contractors.
• Support any other task related to Triangle’s written and audio-visual content, as required.
• Communicate with team members and other stakeholders.
• Attend regular team and project meetings with Triangle staff.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience working in translation (English/Arabic or Arabic/English).
• Extensive experience in translating political and socio-economic publications.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, integrity and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking). French language skills are a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and also operate independently, including under tight deadlines.
• A university degree in translation, language, communication, journalism, public relations, international relations, or a related field is desirable, but not essential.

How to apply

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume and cover letter to: team@thinktriangle.net

Triangle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity across the organization.

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