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"JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) – Signs informing people that they have a right to an interpreter at no cost are going up across Mississippi courthouses. The signs read, “You are entitled to an interpreter at no cost to you. Please go to the Clerk’s office to request an interpreter. The Clerk will call an interpreter to assist you.” The signs will be written in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Arabic, Tagalog, German, Korean, and Gujarati, which are the languages most frequently spoken besides English in the state, according to the State of Mississippi Judiciary. Lee, Itawamba, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Alcorn, and Tippah counties have already received signs. The State of Mississippi Judiciary said that in 2023, a law went into effect that requires interpreters for people with limited English in court proceedings. Appointment of an interpreter is required in criminal and civil cases, with the county or city being responsible for the cost." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.wtva.com/news/entitled-to-an-interpreter-signs-to-be-placed-in-courthouses/article_97d8d646-6a5d-11ef-8108-47cda84d72f7.html
"Cameroon's only forensic linguist is fighting for easy language in courts and interpreters in trials, wants to change the legal system and spark the enthusiasm of more researchers in her field. When the forensic linguist and Georg Forster Fellow Endurence Midinette Dissake talks about her research, she talks about justice. “It is my greatest motivation and the reason why I do research.” Her sense of justice and her fascination with language regularly take the Cameroonian researcher into courts in her country. She is currently part of the team headed by her host, Professor Andrew Stewart, at the University of Bayreuth’s Academy of Advanced African Studies. Contact Press, Communications and Marketing
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presse[at]avh.de Back in 2017 at the age of 24, she addressed the linguistic problems in Cameroonian courts in her doctoral thesis. Dissake says, “Two hundred and fifty languages are spoken in Cameroon, but in court there are only two, French and English, the languages of the two former colonial rulers. But many people don’t speak these languages. It is unjust to condemn someone who doesn’t understand what they are being accused of.” Dissake witnessed the case of a farmer who was accused of being a Boko Haram terrorist. “He neither had a lawyer nor an interpreter and was supposed to defend himself in French. And that, despite the fact that the right to an interpreter is enshrined in the law. He was sentenced to life in prison. Only when his family involved an NGO was the case repeated with an interpreter and a lawyer, and he was released.” Interpreters for fair court cases According to Dissake, a problem that exists in other African countries, too, and could be easily solved. Her suggestion is to formulate legal terminology in simple language. Moreover, a system of voluntary interpreters could be established like the one in the United States. “Multilingual people are given training so that they can translate legal language. They can be called upon when needed.” The topic is largely ignored both in public discourse and in the courts. Dissake says, “Many people are too ashamed to admit they don’t speak English or French. Judges suggest I would be creating problems where none exist.” But her lack of success is partly due to the fact that she is a lone warrior. She is currently the only forensic linguist in Cameroon. Her attempts to interest others in her field have failed. “My colleagues, who are often male and older, don’t take me seriously. I am now trying to spark the interest of Master’s students in the topic.” Diversity in academia Dissake had to fight for her career in academia, too. “If my mother had had her way, I would now be a housewife with children.” The only support she received was from her mentor and linguistic professor, Gratien Atindogbéan, at the University of Buea. “He was also the one who told me about the excellent research conditions in Germany and about the Humboldt Foundation. To become a Humboldt Fellow one day was my main goal. The fact I have achieved it and am now a lifelong Humboldtian means a great deal to me.” She wants to encourage other women to go into research because academia needs to be more diverse. This requires re-thinking, for her, as well. “I want African research not to be fundamentally called into question and for European and US researchers to take our work seriously.” Conserving culture And what she also wants is to experience the day when her research changes the legal system for the better. Moreover, she would like her work to help conserve the things that were largely abolished by colonial rule. In her current project, she is documenting the communicative practices of Tunen-speakers in customary law court proceedings in the Indigenous Banen community. These proceedings deal with conflicts between neighbours and marital issues, for example – a practice Dissake wants to record for posterity. Pre-colonial communities had functioning legal systems that people are unaware of today because everything was replaced by supposedly more progressive systems. Her motivation for this topic is also personal. “Tunen is my mother’s native tongue, she belongs to the Banen people. She spent a year helping me as my research assistant, translating and introducing me to village elders. She is now really proud that I’m an academic and can hardly wait to see my results published in book form.”
"Signs are going up in courthouses around the state notifying limited English proficient people that they are entitled to have a free interpreter in court proceedings. “Usted tiene derecho a un intérprete sin costo alguno. Acérquese a la oficina del Secretario para solicitar un intérprete. El Secretario llamará a un intérprete para que le ayude,” one of the signs reads in Spanish. In English, it says, “You are entitled to an interpreter at no cost to you. Please go to the Clerk’s office to request an interpreter. The Clerk will call an interpreter to assist you. ” The signs are written in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Arabic, Tagalog, German, Korean and Gujarti, the languages most frequently spoken besides English in Mississippi. The first counties to receive the signs were Warren, Claiborne, Jefferson, Adams, Lee, Itawamba, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Alcorn and Tippah. All counties will receive the signs. Signs are being posted in Circuit Courts, Chancery Courts, County Courts (if applicable), Youth Courts, Justice Courts and Municipal Courts. Deenie Miller, Director of Language Access for the Administrative Office of Courts, has personally visited with court personnel to deliver the signs and explain statutory changes regarding the rights of people with limited English proficiency. Miller said, “It has been a great experience visiting each courthouse. The judges, clerks and court staff that I have had the opportunity to meet with have been very appreciative of the signs and the in-person visits. I have been able to answer questions and offer guidance regarding some of the logistical issues that clerks face with finding and scheduling interpreters. I look forward to continuing my travels throughout Mississippi to visit each courthouse in the state.” State laws which went into effect a little more than a year ago, on July 1, 2023, require qualified language interpreters for people with limited English proficiency in court proceedings in order to provide access to assistance at no charge for those who are limited in their understanding of English or who speak English as a second language. Court appointment of a qualified interpreter is required in criminal and civil cases, with the cost borne by the county or municipality. Requirements for access to a qualified interpreter include any instance arising out of or pertaining to the individual’s involvement in litigation, extending to litigants and witnesses in all phases of litigation, including hearings and depositions. Miller said, “The purpose of the new laws is to put LEP individuals on equal footing as those that are native English speakers. This also pertains to assistance in the clerks’ offices.” AOC and the Access to Justice Commission also have made progress in translating an array of civil forms and informational flyers that may assist those of limited financial means who seek to represent themselves without assistance of a lawyer. Forms have been translated in Spanish and Vietnamese, the two most frequently spoken languages behind English in Mississippi. Nicole McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Access to Justice Commission, said, “Translating forms for LEP individuals is a goal the Commission has had for a long time and now seeing it come to fruition is a huge step toward expanding access to justice for the state. We are so proud of our partnership with the Administrative Office of Courts and the Language Access Director, Deenie Miller. We are pleased to assist in providing these resources to our LEP Mississippians.” Miller began collaboration with the Access to Justice Commission and the Mississippi Judicial College in 2022, starting with work to provide Spanish translations of 50 civil forms used in Justice Courts. The work expanded to Spanish and Vietnamese translations of some of the sample forms prepared by the Mississippi Judicial College for use in Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, Chancery Courts and Circuit Courts as well as educational and instructional information regarding court procedures. Topics of translated forms and material include child custody, divorce, domestic abuse, guardianships and conservatorships, paternity, termination of parental rights, wills, bankruptcy and eviction, among others. Forms and educational materials explaining some of the procedures are posted on the website of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission, https://www.msatjc.org/. The Mississippi Center for Legal Services also will use translated material regarding its services as well as information about bankruptcy, services for victims of crimes, and Social Security. The Access to Justice Commission focuses only on civil legal access for low-income people. However, an appropriation from the Legislature allowed the Administrative Office of Courts to expand the translation project to include sample criminal forms for Justice Courts and Municipal Courts as well as documents for public defenders including an affidavit of indigence, a waiver of arraignment form and information explaining certain criminal court proceedings. Petitions to enter a guilty plea have been translated into Spanish and Vietnamese as well as Chinese and Arabic." #metaglossia_mundus: https://mageenews.com/courthouses-will-soon-have-signs-regarding-rights-to-an-interpreter/
"In Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, various alien races were able to communicate with each other thanks to the Babel Fish, which, when placed in one's ear, decoded brainwave emanations from one species to provide instantaneous translation to the other. In Star Trek, a 'universal translator' allowed instantaneous translation between any alien species and humans. Until recently, these universal translators have existed only in the domain of science fiction. Sep 4, 2024 By Guy Harrison The following is an extract from Guy Harrison’s upcoming book AI, Blockchain and Quantum Computing due in October/November 2024. In Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, various alien races were able to communicate with each other thanks to the Babel Fish, which, when placed in one’s ear, decoded brainwave emanations from one species to provide instantaneous translation to the other. In Star Trek, a “universal translator” allowed instantaneous translation between any alien species and humans. Until recently, these universal translators have existed only in the domain of science fiction. Of course, we have had clunky AI-based translation programs like Google Translate for a while now. But while these can help you find a find a bathroom in a foreign land, they can’t possibly allow for sophisticated real-time debates between those with no common language. But with generative AI, we have created a universal translator between virtually all known human languages. Concepts and ideas can now be translated instantaneously between languages without the need for a human translator, with a quality we couldn’t have imagined a few years ago. Traditional translation programs often struggle with context and nuance, but generative AI language models can eliminate most mistakes in translation and are much better at preserving complex ideas in translation. How will this impact global affairs? It’s yet to be seen. It’s long been understood that world leaders often say different things when speaking to the international community in a common language, than when speaking to their native constituencies in their own language. The ability for any of these pronouncements to be correctly translated may force a sort of higher level of honesty. It’s possible that when foreign language papers can be directly and instantaneously translated, we’ll have a better understanding of how other groups think. It’s hard not to think that with the ability to break down language barriers between groups, we will see an increase in understanding between groups that are traditionally in conflict. It seems to be a truism that groups sharing a common language more often share common stories, goals, and beliefs. All the major languages have embedded within them assumptions and implications based on their origins. English, the de facto language of the internet, has its roots in Christian religious beliefs and in the ideas of Western civilization such as capitalism, personal liberty, etc. Chinese languages inherently reflect ideas from Confucianism and Buddhism, while languages spoken in Islamic cultures include influences from the Quran. When we can have our arguments translated in a nuanced, correct, and instantaneous way between these different languages, will this result in an era of greater understanding? It remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the development of the universal translator must be seen as an enormous achievement of generative AI." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.dbta.com/Editorial/Think-About-It/Generative-AI-The-Universal-Translator-165294.aspx
"Our latest deep dive crunches the numbers from 2016 to 2024, revealing fascinating insights into the popularity of programming languages and how emerging trends and industry shifts have influenced developer preferences. solarseven/Getty Images Over the past few weeks, we've been discussing programming language popularity here on ZDNET. Most recently, I aggregated data from nine different rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. While pulling those stats together, I found my raw data from a similar survey I did back in 2016. While that study was based on six rankings instead of the nine I used this year, it still proved instructive regarding overall language popularity across constituent groups. I was curious. Given the data, how did language popularity change over the last eight years? Obviously, the big change in our computing landscape has been AI, so where did that fit into the mix? The result is this very pretty diagram. The top languages Python is an elegant language. It's simple yet enormously powerful and has become the go-to language for AI and data scientists, as well as general web development. It not unexpectedly moved to first place. Also: How LinkedIn's free AI course made me a better Python developer JavaScript has become more and more central to web development, especially in the creation of dynamic web documents. Frameworks like React and Angular have also helped expand its usefulness and pushed it above other languages. The consistent performers If there are any languages that embody classic programming, they're the C-based languages: Java, C++, C#, and C itself. Proving that algorithmic coding still has a lot of life, these languages were essentially unchanged. Sure, Java dropped two positions in our index, but it's still in the winner's circle. Java is a robust, object-oriented programming language commonly used in enterprise applications and also in Android development. Despite competition from other languages, there are an enormous number of programmers and applications keeping it relevant. For those of you who don't follow languages too closely, Java and JavaScript are quite different beasts. C++ is the extension of ancient C, adding object-oriented features. While C dates back to 1972, C++ is still pretty ancient, having been initially deployed in 1985. Still, it's popular for compiled, performance-sensitive applications that need object-oriented structure. C# is Microsoft's take on C++, used widely in Windows applications and Windows games. It's fast, efficient, and totally baked into the Microsoft development ecosystem. I'm honestly a bit surprised at C's longevity. That said, it's tight. It has no added cruft and does just what it says on the tin. It's well-appreciated in certain areas of OS development, compilers, and embedded systems. For the top six languages, the only changes over the eight years have been a few position shuffles. But now, as we move on to languages a little less universally popular, we see that volatility has been fairly extreme. The new entrants TypeScript, Rust, Kotlin, and Dart were not on our 2016 list but are now on our 2024 list. All four existed before 2016 (although Rust was barely a year old at the time), but now, they're seeing stronger uptake. TypeScript is another Microsoft-originated language. It is essentially a modern JavaScript, adding static typing. This improves code quality and makes maintenance easier, especially as projects grow. Its ability to scale JavaScript projects is probably one of the factors leading to its growing popularity. Another is that it has been incorporated into major JavaScript frameworks. Rust is a language used heavily in systems programming. Its focus on memory safety without sacrificing performance has helped it take some systems work from C and C++. Kotlin is essentially Java on steroids. Kotlin is fully interoperative with Java, adding some coding safety features, helping coders write more concise code, adding coroutines for asynchronous code, allowing programmers to extend classes using extension functions, and more. Google chose Kotlin as the preferred language for Android, which gave it a strong boost. Dart and Flutter sound like something out of a Disney movie, but instead we're talking language and framework. Dart, developed by Google, excels at building mobile UIs, and Flutter helps developers deploy across platforms. The rising stars With the exception of Go, our rising stars are really old faithfuls, just with a little more spring in their step. Go is another statically typed language developed by Google. It provides a fairly simple structure for building scalable, concurrent applications. Go has become popular for cloud computing, microservices, and containerization. Since we've mentioned static typing a few times, maybe I should explain it to you. Variables are coding containers that contain values that change. The values that are assigned often belong to different types (like integers, strings of characters, floating point numbers, and so on). Often, compilers and interpreters don't check what type of value should go with what variable. Problems may arise from this issue once deployed, but may be missed during development. Static typing checks variables and values during the development process, leading to more reliable code once deployed. It would be magic, except it's a mere matter of programming. The next few languages caused some debate in previous articles. Some programmers claim they're not even real languages. I've included them because they were included in the surveys I aggregated. And with that, let's discuss SQL, HTML, and shell. Algorithmic programmers (especially the C/C++/C# variety) will look at HTML and SQL and decry them as not real languages. That's because they don't have typical algorithmic programming features. But they are based on a syntax that generates a result, and, more to the point, they're skills necessary to produce applications. HTML (which defines the structure of web pages) and CSS (which defines the style) will probably never get old. And webpages, whether in the form of entire sites or just pieces of output, are table stakes for most modern projects. Why they rose since 2016? Web development remains key to digital transformation, so skills are in demand. SQL (Structured Query Language) is a language for retrieving data from databases. As data becomes increasingly important, so too is the ability to retrieve it. Shell programming, which is a tool for programming sequences of programs, has been around since the dawn of time. It's one of the features that has given UNIX and then Linux such power. Forms of shell programming exist for all major operating systems, but it's the need for more and more automation and orchestration in complex systems environments that's keeping these old school tools relevant and constantly evolving. Languages losing popularity Languages dropping in popularity include PHP, Swift, Ruby, and R. Because WordPress is built in PHP and I do a lot of WordPress programming, I program heavily in PHP. It is not all that fun. PHP is a very inelegant language, with weird inconsistencies and exceptions. It's powerful and capable but ugly and prone to unnecessary errors. It's dropping in popularity as Python is increasing. Also: How I used ChatGPT to scan 170k lines of code in seconds and save me hours of detective work Ruby is another language that had its time in the sun, but there are better alternatives. JavaScript, particularly combined with Node.js, Python, Go, TypeScript, and Rust are all more flexible, powerful, and code-safe alternatives. I was honestly surprised to see the statistical language R drop, especially as data analysis requires stats. But the fact is, everything R could do, Python can do better. Are you starting to see why Python is so popular? And then there's Swift, Apple's poster child for iOS development. Does the drop of Swift mean that iOS apps are dropping in popularity? No, not really. It's just that Swift is no longer the only game in town for iOS development. Alternatives include AppCode from JetBrains, Flutter developed by Google, React Native created by Facebook, and the powerful Unity game development platform. Languages that fell off the chart It makes sense that Objective-C should drop off the charts. This was once the main programming environment for Apple devices, but Apple actively replaced it with Swift. So, essentially, Objective-C is obsolete. Perl is amazing for what it does, but its code is so compact as to be nearly unreadable. That also makes it much harder to maintain. As coding projects become larger and larger, maintainability becomes more important than how few characters it takes to write a line of code. Visual Basic and Delphi were once mainstream languages for building Windows applications, but they have been replaced by web development for some applications and C# for everything else. They're not forgotten, but mostly gone. What do you use? What languages are you using? Have any of your favorite become rising stars or fallen off the charts? Do you agree with my assessment about why the languages have risen or fallen? Did any of the results surprise you? Let us know in the comments below." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-rise-and-fall-in-programming-languages-popularity-since-2016-and-what-it-tells-us/#google_vignette
"A conversation with education youth leader and SDG 4 Youth & Student Network member Elizabeth Schvarts. 2 September 2024 Last update:4 September 2024 This article is part of the Young Trailblazers series. In this series, we feature youth and students who are transforming education on the ground and driving progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). By Taibat Hussain Inspired by the promise of possibility, SDG 4 Youth & Student Network member Elizabeth Schvarts co-founded Bridge to Literary, an international-student-led non-profit organization that connects young people looking to make an impact with learners needing educational support. As a creative whose most prominent form of self-expression is using words, Elizabeth understands the power of language and wields it to inspire change. Elizabeth’s story of impact started with what she referred to as “a bee”. If you thought she was referring to the insect, you would be just as wrong as I was. While living the experience of being in the National Spelling Bee and gushing over the etymology of gemütlichkeit, Elizabeth was motivated to bring the gift of language and literacy to children who were losing out on the opportunities that platforms such as the Spelling Bee provided, because of their economic status and location. Elizabeth believes that true literacy lies in the versatility of what a student can accomplish with the foundation of reading and writing. To her, true literacy goes beyond comprehending a text and taking standardized tests; it is the “highest level of mastery a student can attain, not only in academics but in life in general”. In seeking this mastery for others beyond herself, Elizabeth has found purpose through Bridge to Literacy, helping hundreds of students from underserved communities in Honduras, Gaza, Ukraine, Mexico and Kenya learn better. Bridge to Literacy is an initiative driven by passionate volunteers who share Elizabeth’s passion. “It takes a village to raise a child and fostering the love of language in more than 200 youths globally is no different,” Elizabeth says. Through passionate volunteers, Bridge to Literacy has established its presence across 6 continents. It collects educational tools, such as books and digital learning devices, to distribute to students to help improve their learning. The organization also provides one-on-one English lessons to these students virtually, using their most comfortable language as a point of connection and contact. Elizabeth’s dream of improving access to education has led her to devise creative ways to make learning more accessible. Using relatable stuff like superheroes from action movies and books like the Harry Potter series, Bridge to Literacy volunteers break down the nouns and adjectives, simplifying the English language for their learners. When asked what inspired her to start the initiative, Elizabeth recalls a moment shared with a student tutored through the initiative: “Spiderman is a person. Avrom’s eyes beam with pride as he masters the art of identifying nouns one Marvel reference at a time. Out of context, the study of grammar or adjectives doesn’t sound like the most invigorating activity, but as a mentor and co-founder-co Executive Director of Bridge to Literacy for the last two years, uniting over 150 mentors and students across 6 continents and 17 countries through their zeal for language and cultural connections is a testament to education, especially literacy education, and its ability to empower.” The lack of access to opportunities for these students leads to what she described as “the comorbidities of poor grades, low self-esteem, fewer job prospects and even mental health issues”. Learning something new instills confidence in students, and improving the mental well-being of students in underserved communities is one of the key motivations for Elizabeth’s work. When asked what she thought the impact of her work has been, Elizabeth said: “Words are the most tangible form of magic. By this token, language is magic put to use. Increasing access to and quality of literacy education ensures that every child, regardless of income level or geographic location, is able to harness this magic.” Elizabeth has found purpose in using her poetry to share the gift of language and lend her voice to the issues she cares about. She is an NYC Poet Laureate Ambassador and was a finalist in Climate Speaks, a climate-themed youth spoken word programme. Speaking on different platforms and using her social media, Elizabeth continues to use words to advocate for social equity through education and health. As a first-generation American, Elizabeth realizes the opportunities that opened up to her through education and wants to bring some of these opportunities across communities, borders and continents. Presently, Bridge to Literacy has collected over 2,000 books and over 300 iPads and computers for distribution. Talking about a young person on a mission, Elizabeth is on a mission to give more kids the opportunity to obsess over words like “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis” and the etymology of gemütlichkeit, just because they can.
"/PRNewswire/ -- Nabla, the leading ambient AI assistant for clinicians, today announced the launch of 31 new languages. - Nabla expands languages captured by its ambient AI assistant to produce culturally responsive clinical notes and instructions to streamline workflows and enhance the patient/provider experience
- Medical errors due to language barriers cost the U.S. health system an estimated $60 to $80 billion annually
- Ineffective physician-patient communication can impact patient compliance, experiences, and health outcomes
BOSTON, Sept 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabla, the leading ambient AI assistant for clinicians, today announced the launch of 31 new languages. Nabla expanded its AI-powered clinical documentation to support additional languages beyond the existing English (US), English (UK), French, and Spanish. The enhancement aims to assist a broader range of physicians who care for patients in various languages, including regional dialects and variations. By introducing these new language options, Nabla hopes to help bridge the language barrier for the 66 million people who do not speak English as their primary language. Nabla now supports 35 international languages. Exam room language barriers negatively impact the patient-physician relationship, causing confusion, distrust in physicians, a low rate of patient compliance, and poor health outcomes. At the same time, physicians who provide care in multiple languages require expanded access to AI-powered documentation tools that lead to greater efficiency and overall improved patient outcomes. Ineffective communication also has financial implications, where medical errors related to language barriers cost health systems up to $80 billion annually nationwide. "Supporting physicians with AI assistants like ours that enhance clinical documentation regardless of the language spoken bridges a gap in care delivery and drives forward health equity initiatives," said Delphine Groll, co-founder and COO, Nabla. "By expanding the languages Nabla captures, we're advancing care delivery by allowing providers to remain focused on building rapport and trust with the patient and improving the patient experience by generating clear, concise language-specific details and instructions." In July 2023, Nabla was the first ambient AI assistant to launch a Spanish-language version to support physician-patient conversations. California-based health systems, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, quickly adopted the Spanish-language version, which is used in 8% of the visits conducted with Nabla. Nabla listened closely to its customers and prospects when determining which new language versions to create. For example, prospects and clients based on the West Coast frequently requested Chinese language support to improve communications with their patient population that speaks Chinese languages. All new language versions account for the top languages spoken in the U.S. Nabla's generative AI ambiently produces real-time comprehensive clinical notes in the background during physician-patient conversations. The platform also has multi-speaker functionality to ensure guardians and parents are captured when present during the exam. Switching to a different language within Nabla is simple; the provider chooses the specific language before the start of a consultation, and Nabla uses its powerful ambient AI to create detailed clinical notes in English and patient instructions in the selected language. Providing patient instructions in their preferred language improves patient engagement and treatment adherence, increases trust in the healthcare industry, and ultimately better patient health outcomes. About Nabla
Nabla is the leading ambient AI assistant, reducing practitioner stress and improving patient care. Nabla produces AI-generated clinical notes in seconds from any encounter across all specialties. Powered by proprietary LLMs, fine-tuned to the medical field, Nabla's capabilities include AI-enabled medical coding identification and smooth EHR integrations. The company's leadership includes: Alex Lebrun (CEO), with over two decades of experience building AI products, and whose companies have been acquired by Nuance (VirtuOz) and Facebook (Wit.ai); Delphine Groll (COO) and Martin Raison (CTO). Ed Lee, MD, MPH, who was previously CIO at The Permanente Federation, recently joined Nabla as Chief Medical Officer. He heads Nabla's Clinical Advisory Board, formed by 20+ seasoned clinical leaders. On the technological side, the company's advisors include Yann LeCun, VP & Chief AI Scientist at Meta, and Tony Fadell, inventor of the iPod and former Apple executive, among others. Nabla has raised a total of $49M, its most recent fundraising being a $30M series B led by global venture capital firm Cathay Innovation. For more information, please visit: www.nabla.com. Media Contact
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"Islands have played a prominent role in evolutionary and ecological theory, centring the theoretical framework for understanding biodiversity in terms of isolation and area and providing ‘laboratories’ of evolutionary change and adaptive radiation. However, a similar role for islands in understanding global language diversity has not been established, even though one-sixth of the world’s languages are spoken on islands which account for <1% of the inhabited land area. The striking diversity of island languages remains largely unexplained. We construct a global database which reveals that 10% of the world’s languages are endemic to islands (landmasses <11,000 km2) and we test several key theories of language evolution and diversity. We show that language diversity on islands increases with area but does not show a steady decrease with isolation, nor are island languages at elevated risk of loss. However, number of endemic languages per island increases with both area and isolation. We demonstrate that islands shape language evolution, with fewer phonemes (distinct sounds) in island endemic languages with increasing isolation. Our results suggest that islands generate language diversity by accelerating both language change and diversification. Constructing and exploring a global database, the authors find that 10% of the world’s languages are endemic to islands (a disproportionately large amount) and island area predicts number of languages. However, languages appear not to conform to all predictions of island biogeography theory." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-024-02488-4
""The two nations are trying to give a new lease of life to languages on the brink of extinction, but it remains to be seen if these efforts will bear fruit. Michiyo Ishida 05 Sep 2024 10:08AM(Updated: 05 Sep 2024 10:59AM) HOKKAIDO / JEJU: The label of being Ainu haunted Miyuki Muraki throughout her childhood. “Since I was a child, I was called Ainu and bullied,” the 64-year-old said. “Because of that, there was a period when I hated the word ‘Ainu’.” The ethnic group, who are indigenous to the lands of northern Japan and were the earliest settlers of Hokkaido, have been suppressed for decades. The Meiji government outlawed their customs and traditions in the late 19th century. While Japan is now spending millions of dollars to support the Ainu people and their culture, fears of discrimination remain, causing some like Muraki to stop speaking the Ainu language altogether. Her workplace, the National Ainu Museum and Park – also called Upopoy, an Ainu term for "let’s sing" – has been trying to revive the dying language, which has been designated as critically endangered by UNESCO. Meanwhile, nearly 2,000km away, South Korea’s largest island of Jeju is also attempting to reverse the decline of its language. Once an inseparable part of the volcanic island's identity, the Jeju-eo language was similarly designated as critically endangered in 2010 and has largely been replaced with standard Korean. But public curiosity is helping to drive a revival of sorts. Jeju-eo has also found an unlikely ally in social media, where it is gaining a growing following. CHALLENGES IN PASSING DOWN AINU For the Ainu, many hide their identity and never tell their children about their roots even today. Experts think they are descendants of the Jomon people, who inhabited Japan around 11,000 to 6,000 BC. They settled in Hokkaido and the north of Honshu island, as well as the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Scholars said it is unclear how big the Ainu population is. While the Ainu Association conducts a survey every seven years among those in Hokkaido, analysts believe the numbers are an underestimate. In 2017, the number stood at 13,118 – about 3,700 fewer compared with seven years before. The Ainu language has also proven challenging to pass down due to a lack of written form and how it has split into several regional dialects. In efforts to make up for the past, Japan is now pouring millions of dollars into reviving Ainu, including establishing the National Ainu Museum. The attraction has drawn more than a million visitors since it opened in 2020. The museum holds activities to promote the Ainu language. Signboards there are written in Japanese characters that match Ainu phonetics, while new vocabulary has been created using loan words for terms that do not exist in Ainu. Ainu language teacher Kenyu Yamamaru, who works at the museum in Hokkaido’s Shiraoi town, said he was able to take Ainu language classes as a child and never faced much discrimination. “But I did hear from older people in Shiraoi who are not my relatives that they were bullied in school,” he added. Yamamaru, who dropped out of high school, turned his life around when his late father – an advocate for Ainu culture – suggested he take up a three-year course for Ainu on their heritage. In a cruel twist of fate, the older Yamamaru abruptly died of a heart attack before seeing the change in his son. The 30-year-old can now perform pieces from the Ainu’s ancient storytelling tradition called yukar, which he learned from a recording left behind by his grandfather. ANNOUNCEMENTS IN AINU Apart from Shiraoi, the island of Hokkaido in general is starting to awaken to its roots. For example, a staff shuttle at Hokkaido University in Sapporo began running announcements in Ainu in January. The idea was inspired by a similar programme in another Hokkaido town, Biratori, and is driving up interest in the language. But experts said these moves cannot reverse a history of forced assimilation, with Ainu like Yamamaru who embrace their identity remaining an exception. "Even today, Japanese is the only national language taught. The culture and language of a minority do not see the light,” said Muraki, who knows some Ainu words but cannot hold a conversation in the language. Beyond a flashy showcase, the experts said what the Ainu need is for the public to be informed about the dark truth of discrimination, as well as a space where they can live without prejudice and reclaim their language and identity. “SEA WOMEN” AMONG LAST SPEAKERS OF JEJU-EO Over in South Korea, reports have put the number of remaining Jeju-eo native speakers left in Jeju at a maximum of 10,000. Nevertheless, the Jeju Dialect Institute thinks there could be as many as 40,000. Its researchers conduct and record interviews in Jeju-eo with the elderly every week. While both Jeju-eo and the standard Korean language descended from the Korean alphabet Hangul, which was created in the 15th century, they evolved very differently. As connectivity improved, Jeju islanders began to learn Korean. They now mostly speak standard Korean with a bit of Jeju-eo vocabulary. Jeju, located almost 500km south of Seoul, developed its own traditions distinct from the rest of Korea due to its isolation – like the haenyo or “sea women” who are among the last remaining speakers of Jeju-eo. The first records of the haenyo date back to the 17th century. Many men died at sea then, and women took over as breadwinners. Today, the women – who are mostly elderly - are among the last remaining speakers of Jeju-eo. "A lot of the language has disappeared. Even my grandchildren don’t know the Jeju language,” said 78-year-old haenyo Lee Jung-hee. “They cannot speak the language well, but I think they can understand. They can understand what we grandmothers are saying.” EFFORTS TO KEEP JEJU-EO ALIVE There are those like YouTuber Kim Hong-gyu – who hails from Jeju – are doing their best to keep it alive. The 29-year-old goes around the island talking to elderly people about their childhood and everyday things in Jeju-eo. He said his channel took off after he began posting videos about the language. "I used the Jeju language as content once. People really liked it, and as I was doing it, they were leaving comments and reactions,” he told CNA. “People were very disappointed to hear that the Jeju language could be extinct soon.” The videos Kim takes are invaluable records of the fading language for the next generation, where much of the efforts to keep Jeju-eo alive are focused. New requirements were put in place this year for elementary schools in Jeju to teach the language and culture for at least 11 hours a year. Shinjeju Elementary School, one of the largest on the island, was selected as a model for Jeju language education. It incorporates Jeju-eo into regular classes, games and other activities, rather than adding special language classes. "If we separate the Jeju language subject on its own, children could feel disinterested or burdened by it. Therefore, I think it is better to let the children learn the Jeju language naturally through regular classes, creative experiential activities and club activities,” said its principal Park Eun-jin. Despite these efforts, however, it remains to be seen if Jeju-eo will live on or fade away, as the pool of elderly speakers continues shrinking and more young islanders move to the mainland." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-ainu-south-korea-jeju-eo-dying-languages-attempt-preserve-4587486
"Traduction, enquête, pédagogie, technologies. Fort d’une longue expérience de la traduction, l’auteur présente un examen critique des grands courants théoriques de la traduction pragmatique.Il en tire des recommandations méthodologiques concernant la qualité des traductions professionnelles.Pour l’auteur, le principal outil de contrôle de la qualité réside dans une approche pédagogique de la révision, approche pertinente aussi bien en milieu professionnel que dans l’enseignement.Enfin, conscient des progrès fulgurants des nouvelles technologies, il présidera l’introduction de la traduction automatique neuronale (TAN) dans son service. Mais, dans une démarche méthodologique visant à éviter les biais cognitifs nuisant à la qualité des résultats, le choix des textes figurant dans le corpus alimentant le moteur de TAN est revenu aux réviseurs du service et non aux seuls informaticiens de la plateforme de TAN." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.lagalerne.com/livre/23628871-reflexion-traductologique-d-un-professionnel-michel-rochard-presses-universitaires-du-septentrion
Assistant Professor, Department of Translation - Employer
- Lingnan University
- Location
- Hong Kong, New Territories
- Salary
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Date posted
- Sep 3, 2024
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era. Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Assistant Professor
Department of Translation
(Post Ref.: 24/332/C)
The Department of Translation sets out to provide an education in bilingual and cross-cultural studies which nourishes graduates with competence in Chinese and English as well as a capacity to think critically and independently while adapting to a wide range of careers. The appointee will be required to teach courses in some of the following areas: Computer-aided Translation, Media Translation, Translating Culture, Bilingual Communication in Popular Culture, Chinese-to-English Translation, Translation Technology, Translation and AI, Methodology in Translation and Interpreting Research. The appointee is expected to have excellent command of Chinese and English, and experience in teaching Translation (both theory and practice) or Interpreting will be an advantage. Further information on the Department and its programmes and activities can be found on the Department’s website: http://www.LN.edu.hk/tran/.
General Requirements Candidates should have a PhD degree in translation studies or related discipline. Candidates should also have relevant teaching experience in universities and a good research record in publication and competitive grants acquisition. Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. The appointee should demonstrate commitment to teaching and research excellence, and will be expected to apply for external competitive research grants, publish in reputable international journals in the field and contribute to the department’s post-graduate degree programmes. Candidates are required to provide information on their research records and evidence of quality teaching. Administrative experience will be an advantage.
Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click “Apply on website” to submit your application before 30 September 2024. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start from 15 September 2024 and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified." #metaglossia_mundus: https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37710179/assistant-professor-department-of-translation/
"Instead of being lost in translation, we should strive to find ties that bind us in language. The game "Black Myth: Wukong" owes its popularity among gamers around the world to refined graphics, difficult gameplay, storytelling and, perhaps most of all, to the English translations of the texts. Developed by China-based Game Science, the game doesn't use the traditional translation of the ancient Chinese novel "Journey to the West," on which the game is based. Rather, it uses pinyin – the most common Western alphabet transcription of the sound of Chinese words. For example, the main character, the Monkey King, is translated as Wukong, his Chinese name. The Black Bear Monster is "Black Bear Guai," with guai the abbreviation of yaoguai, which means "monster." The video game "Back Myth Wukong" has become a hit, piquing the interest of gamers around the world about ancient Chinese myths. It is interesting that while most Western players are helping each other with the texts online, their Chinese counterparts are arguing whether the translation sets the bar too high for foreign players. "It's too confusing, and I believe they should at least unify pinyin or English words," said one user on Weibo. That raises some interesting questions. What is good translation? How should we pursue translations – by adhering to original meaning as much as possible or compromising a bit to make them more understandable to foreigners? The answers are complicated. Hugo Tseng, professor of English and college dean at Sanda University, told Shanghai Daily that there is no "standard, correct translation." He explained, "You can translate 'Black Bear Monster' as such or by its pronunciation 'Hei Xiong Guai.' The latter will definitely be more confusing to foreigners, but it is the more accurate one. 'Black Bear Guai' combines the two, and it has both pros and cons." The key point of translation is to bridge the language of one culture with another one. It's normal that some cultural differences may be lost in translation. Therefore, transliteration is an accurate way to translate terms such as "dim sum," "mahjong," "kungfu" and "sushi." According to Tseng, languages can be influenced by strength and weakness. A weaker language is generally more capable of absorbing words and phrases from a stronger one, though sometimes the opposite is true. During the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and early Republic of China era (1912-1949), a great many borrowed words came into Chinese from English, Japanese and French, such as "沙发 (shafa)," which means "sofa," and "巴士 (bashi)," meaning "bus." Both were transliterated from English and were adapted into Chinese characters that have similar pronunciations to the original words. Nowadays, however, things are changing. "We can say that now English is the only international language and that Chinese people still need to use English to communicate with people from other countries," Tseng said. "But we can see that China's development has resulted in its culture influencing the world. Thus, we can be more confident in displaying our culture and customs in English, using transliteration instead of settling with not-so-accurate terms in English." He added, "When it comes to a culture, it's always good to learn something new, and 'I don't know it' is not an excuse for being lazy. In translation, it's not wise to settle for a general idea or even go along with a mistake. But that happens to all the languages in the world." The inclusion of "Chinese dragon" in the Oxford English Dictionary earlier this year is an example of changing times. The updated term replaces the simple "dragon" used previously. "There was sound reasoning behind the change," Tseng said. "The two types of dragons are polar opposites – one represents benevolence; the other, wickedness. It was deemed unsuitable to use the wicked and inauspicious Western dragon to refer to the benevolent, auspicious Chinese dragon." Transliteration from the Chinese language has also appeared in pop culture. In the media franchise of role-playing video game "Fallout," a fictional monster is called "Yao Guai." Although it has little to do with the Chinese concept of yaoguai, or "monsters," the term has piqued interest from Western players. A "Yao Guai" from the game "Fallout 76," developed in the United States. It has no traits of any monsters in Chinese myths or legends, but is rather derived from the American black bear. Its name has provoked much discussion in the gaming community. Meanwhile, Chinglish, a slang for spoken or written English language that is either influenced by the Chinese language or is a poor translation of it, has also become more accepted. Recently the term "u swan, he frog" has gone viral on the Internet. The original post, shared by a netizen calling herself "YourKris" on the platform Xiaohongshu, or Red, features a picture of her looking tearful alongside her boyfriend at the airport, with the words "bye baby." In response, Chinese netizens quickly flooded the comments section with humor and wit. The comment, "u swan. he frog," resonated widely. This phrase echoes the Chinese saying "a toad who wants to eat swan meat," which is used to describe someone reaching beyond their ability. The term soon spread to TikTok, X and Instagram, becoming a meme. No one was mocking the broken Chinglish of the phrase, but rather using it in good-natured humor. It feels like "long time, no see" all over again. In fact, Chinglish has also been included in the Oxford English Dictionary. In 2018, Tseng found the term "add oil" was included in the dictionary. In Chinese, jiayou (加油,) or literally "add oil," is a versatile expression used to express encouragement and support. "We can see from these examples that China is getting more attention in the world," Tseng said. "And we are getting more confident about our language and culture." The phrase "add oil" was included in Oxford English Dictionary in 2018. After all, language is just a tool for communication, and people don't need to feel ashamed if they don't speak a second language authentically or even speak it in a broken way. When people understand what you mean and even find it all fun, you know you're speaking English well enough." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.shine.cn/opinion/2409046349/
"The shortlist for the 2024 Medal for Excellence in Translation, administered by the Australian Academy of the Humanities (AAH), has been announced. The shortlisted translators and their works are: - Stephanie Smee for On the Line: Notes from a Factory (Joseph Ponthus, Black Inc.)
- Josh Stenberg for For a Splendid Sunny Apocalypse (Jiang Tao, Zephyr)
- Kevin Windle and Elena Govor for Voices in the Wilderness: A Digest of the Russian-language Press in Australia 1912–1919 (Australian Scholarly Publishing).
Established in 2016, the medal ‘recognises outstanding achievement in translation and the vital role of translators and translation in Australian culture and scholarly discourse’, and is awarded biennially for a book-length translation into English of a work of any genre. The winner of the 2024 medal will be announced on 30 September, which is also International Translation Day. Robert Savage was the winner of the most recent Medal for Excellence in Translation, awarded in 2022 for his work on Maria Theresa: The Habsburg Empress in Her Time (Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger, Princeton University Press)..." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2024/09/04/258028/medal-for-excellence-in-translation-shortlist-announced/
"Le Centre de Recherches Europes-Eurasie-CREE (Inalco) a le plaisir de vous annoncer la publication de l'ouvrage collectrif co-dirigé par Julie Deschepper, Antony Kalashnikov et Federica Rossi : Time and Material Culture. Rethinking Soviet Temporalities, Éditions Routledge. Ce volume édité propose une exploration originale des façons dont la culture et la perception du temps en Union soviétique étaient uniques, en examinant les temporalités exprimées dans le monde des choses socialistes : des objets de la vie quotidienne à l'architecture urbaine. Le fait d'ancrer l'analyse des temporalités soviétiques dans leurs incarnations matérielles permet non seulement de concrétiser les discussions sur la culture temporelle, mais aussi de mettre en évidence la façon dont les spécificités des objets soviétiques - leur planification, leur conception, leur fabrication et leur consommation - médiatisaient et produisaient des manières particulières de vivre, de percevoir et de représenter le temps. Ainsi, Time and Material Culture tourne une nouvelle page dans l'étude de la culture temporelle et matérielle du socialisme soviétique et, ce faisant, contribue à des débats plus larges sur l'évolution de l'expérience du temps dans le monde du XXe siècle. L'ouvrage intègre des perspectives interdisciplinaires ainsi que des approches régionales sensibles à la nature multinationale du projet soviétique. Time and Material Culture sera utile aux universitaires, aux étudiants de premier cycle et aux étudiants de troisième cycle qui s'intéressent aux pratiques temporelles au XXe siècle..." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.inalco.fr/en/node/4441
"L’IA menace de remplacer les métiers liés au doublage. Une « class action » est en cours et les comédiens cherchent des parades contractuelles. Éclairage. Par Laurence Neuer Publié le 03/09/2024 à 17h00 Les comédiens de doublage sont en colère. Et pour cause : les technologies de clonage des voix, de plus en plus sophistiquées et performantes, menacent leur profession. Aujourd'hui, un échantillon audio de quelques secondes suffit à reproduire la voix d'une personne, avec ses intonations et son accent, et à générer du texte parlé en plusieurs langues en synchronisant le mouvement des lèvres à la traduction. Résultat : le métier de comédien doubleur (de films, séries télévisées, jeux vidéo, dessins animés), soit environ 15 000 emplois en France, pourrait, à terme, disparaître. « Notre art du doublage nous est envié dans le monde entier, et l'IA ne fera jamais aussi bien. Mais, pour des raisons d'économies, on est prêt à accepter un résultat imparfait », regrette Emmanuel Curtil..." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.lepoint.fr/innovation/clonage-des-voix-des-comediens-doubleurs-que-dit-le-droit-03-09-2024-2569331_1928.php
"Le Groupe de travail mondial est un mécanisme de gouvernance international, créé pour assurer une participation équitable de toutes les parties prenantes à la Décennie internationale. Évènement 14e réunion du groupe de travail mondial chargé de l'élaboration d'une décennie d'action pour les langues autochtones 12 novembre 2024 - 10:00 am - 12 novembre 2024 - 1:00 pm Location UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France Type : Cat V – Advisory Committee Arrangement type : Hybrid Language(s) : Français Espagnol Anglais Dans le cadre de la Décennie internationale des langues autochtones, l’attention mondiale sur la situation critique de nombreuses langues autochtones est portée aux niveaux international, régional et national, et des ressources sont mobilisées pour la préservation, la revitalisation et la promotion des langues autochtones. La quatorzième réunion du Groupe de travail mondial pour la préparation de la Décennie internationale des langues autochtones 2022-2023 est prévue de 10h00 à 13h00 le 12 novembre 2024. Le Groupe de travail mondial est un mécanisme de gouvernance international, créé pour assurer une participation équitable de toutes les parties prenantes à la Décennie internationale et pour fournir des conseils et des orientations sur la préparation, la planification, la mise en œuvre et le suivi des progrès accomplis dans la réalisation des objectifs du Plan d'action mondial. Le Groupe de travail mondial fournit un cadre international pour l’inclusion, l’ouverture, la participation et l’engagement multipartite dans la Décennie internationale. L'événement se déroulera en mode hybride, en utilisant les installations de ZOOM et en présentiel au siège de l'UNESCO. Des services d’interprétation seront fournis en anglais, français, espagnol et russe." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.unesco.org/fr/articles/14eme-reunion-du-groupe-de-travail-mondial-de-la-decennie-internationale-des-langues-autochtones?hub=747
"Ce vitrier sans instruction du XVIIIᵉ siècle a multiplié les productions littéraires dans un "français non normé". Ses textes fascinent aujourd’hui les linguistes et les historiens. Imaginez que vous soyez né au XVIIIᵉ siècle. Imaginez que vous n’ayez reçu aucune instruction. Et imaginez que vous décidiez d’écrire votre autobiographie. Si étonnante soit-elle, cette entreprise extraordinaire a été menée à son terme par Jacques-Louis Ménétra. D’une main malhabile, ce vitrier parisien a multiplié les écrits : un Journal de ma vie, donc, mais aussi des traités religieux, des textes philosophiques, des essais politiques et même des poésies érotiques. Une sorte de Douanier Rousseau de la langue française. Comment y est-il parvenu, sachant, on l’a dit, qu’il n’avait jamais été initié aux mystères de l’orthographe ? Pour l’essentiel, il a suivi son oreille et s’est affranchi des règles de grammaire. "Je suis née le 13 juillet 1738 natif de cette grande citée", lance-t-il ainsi au tout début de son Journal, lequel fascine les historiens de la langue dans la mesure où il présente un français singulier, libre de toute contrainte. "Chez lui, 'je' n'est pas différent de 'j'ai' et les accords sont guidés par le sens, comme dans 'toute la garnison a été fait prisonniers'. Quant à la ponctuation, c’est bien simple : elle est inexistante", précise la très pédagogique Histoire de la langue française*, publiée par les éditions Hatier. Sous l’Ancien Régime, le recours à ce "français non normé" est plus fréquent qu’on ne le croit. Logique : au XVIIIᵉ siècle, le niveau d’éducation atteint seulement 10 % chez les hommes et se situe à un niveau moindre encore chez les femmes. Cela n’empêche pas une partie de la population d’écrire, que ce soit pour tenir des livres de comptes ou échanger des informations pratiques. A côté des érudits et des illettrés, on trouve donc aussi des "peu lettrés", autrement dit des domestiques, des artisans, des bourgeois et même des nobles qui manient l’écrit avec difficulté, sans doute, mais qui le manient néanmoins. Rarissimes, en revanche, sont ceux qui, comme Ménétra, osent se lancer dans une véritable production littéraire. C’est dans ce contexte que paraît en 1803 le très étonnant Manuel de cacographie, rédigé par un certain Jean-Etienne-Judith Forestier, dit Boinvilliers, dont j’ai appris l’existence dans la même Histoire de la langue française. La cacographie ? Voici la définition qu’en donne lui-même Voici la définition qu'en donne lui-même ce grammairien : "Cacographie vient des deux mots grecs 'cacos' ('malus', 'mauvais') et 'graphê' ('scriptura', écriture) ; ce qui signifie 'écrire mal, écrire d'une manière vicieuse ou contraire aux lois de l'orthographe'."... "
"Interpreters will interpret in situations about which they may have internal conflicts. Deaf individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, or queer face numerous significant barriers in accessing healthcare. ICRID 2024 Annual Conference Registration - 1. Early Bird with CEUs – $85.00
Interpreters signing up before September 15th, 2024 seeking CEUs - 2. Interpreter with CEUs – $100.00
Interpreters signing up after September 15th seeking CEUs. Those that sign up after September 28th are not guaranteed meals during the conference. - 3. Student/Non CEUs – $60.00
Registration for students or individuals not seeking CEUs. Those signing up after September 28th are not guaranteed meals during the conference. - 4. Evening Events Only – $35.00
Register for this if you will only be attending the evening activities (including dinner, entertainment, and CEUs).
Those that register after September 28th are not guaranteed dinner.
If you register for this option, you will not be able to attend the workshops happening during the day. If you would like to attend all day, please select another registration option. - 5. Deaf Community Member - Evening Event
If you are d/Deaf and would like to join us for dinner, speed networking, and entertainment. Please select this option!
Those that register after September 28th are not guaranteed dinner.
If you are an interpreter or seeking CEUs, please select another option. - 6. Volunteer Networking Interpreters – $68.00
(Registration code required) This option is for the interpreters that have volunteered for our speed networking event Saturday evening. ICRID is looking forward to hosting 2 workshops during our annual conference! We are excited to welcome our presenter, Bee Gehman. Bee is the founder of Jooux, the Deaf Sexual Wellness Center. They will be presenting on Sex Education: for Interpreters (0.3 CEUs) and Working Effectively with Sexual and Gender Diverse Communities (0.3 CEUs). Conference Timeline Registration: 8:30am - 9:00am Session 1: 9:00am - 12:00pm (.3 CEUs) Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm Board Meeting: 12:30pm-2:15pm Session 2: 2:30pm - 5:30pm (.3 CEUs) Dinner Doors Open: 6:00pm Dinner: 6:30pm - 7:00pm Speed Networking: 7:00pm - 8:30pm (.15 CEUs) Booths and Social Time: 8:30pm - 9:00pm Entertainment: 9:00pm - 10:00pm Lunch and Dinner will be included for those registered prior to September 28th, 2024. Workshop Descriptions Sex Education: For Interpreters (0.3 CEUs) This workshop will prepare interpreters to address awkward, embarrassing, and uncomfortable situations appropriately in ways that do not interrupt Deaf client's ability to fully receive information. Participants will exercise their sexual health interpreting skills, which will cover topics such as birth control, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, relationships, and more. Participants will also learn appropriate and effective tools to aid in becoming more comfortable with interpreting sexuality content. Working Effectively with Sexual & Gender Diverse Communities (0.3 CEUs) Interpreters will interpret in situations about which they may have internal conflicts. Deaf individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, or queer face numerous significant barriers in accessing healthcare. This training will assist interpreters knowledge and vocabulary to impartially assist this unique group of patients and provide interpreters with a framework for incorporating LGBTQIA+ issues in interpreting work, including respectful vocabulary, that will allow clients and their family members to feel comfortable in opening up to their healthcare provider, regardless of the situation. This conference is intended for working interpreters and students and the entire conference will be conducted in American Sign Language (ASL). We ask that everyone respect the language policy of this conference. Non-Discrimination Policy: ICRID promotes learning environments free from discrimination and bias, wherein participants demonstrate mutual respect. This Professional Studies program is being offered at .75 CEUs at the Some Content Knowledge Level. Requests for accommodations made at least two weeks in advance of the activity will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but ICRID will make every effort to meet requests for reasonable accommodations made at any time. Cancellation/Refund Policy 1. Early Bird Registration: To qualify for the early bird discount, registrations must be completed by Septmeber 15th, 2024. Early bird cancellations before this date will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. 2. Standard Registration: Cancellations made between September 16th and September 23rd, 2024 will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee 3. No Refunds: Cancellations made after September 23rd, 2024, will not be eligible for a refund. 4. Event Cancellation by ICRID: If ICRID cancels the event, a full refund will be issued to all registered participants. " #metaglossia_mundus: https://icrid.org/event-5846517
"Court interpreters will rally outside the Victorian County Court today in protest at Court Services Victoria slashing their hours and pay. The need for translators interpreting for those who come before the courts with insufficient English language skills is again in dispute after the interpreters’ union, Professionals Australia, substantially escalated its dispute over pay reduction in Victoria. “Court interpreters will again rally outside the Victorian County Court on 4 September to express their disgust at having their working hours and pay slashed by the Court Services Victoria,” the union said in a statement. The industrial row centres around the dilution and reduction of terms for court interpreters to 15-minute increments, down from half-day call-out rates. The dispute essentially revolves around why people with migrant language skills need to be consigned to so-called gig economy rates when other professions like lawyers and police keep their own. At its heart, the issue is why migrant communities whose volunteers show up to translate for (as far as The Mandarin is aware, there is no compulsion) have to cop a pay cut just to speak for their own communities. It’s a fair question. Routine interpretation is often informally delegated to non-professionals but there is a basic argument that those brought before the courts should and must be afforded access to essential communications to plead their case when under the judicial gavel. “Interpreters, who provide an invaluable service to the Victorian justice system, can simply not plan and organise their workday in 15-minute increments, not knowing whether they’ll have 90 minutes or six hours of work, said Professionals Australia Victorian director Scott Crawford. “We don’t expect any other professional or worker in this country to work like that, why should we expect interpreters to?” Crawford said the situation was so dire that Victorian interpreters were refusing to work under the new terms and that Court Services Victoria was increasingly relying on telephone and video interpreting with interpreters from interstate. An interpreter with a protected identity — this is not uncommon — was equally critical. “I’ve interpreted in the courts for many years and enjoy the work. It is complex work, that despite the massive responsibility we carry, is undervalued. For years they’ve been degrading our pay and conditions, trading on our professionalism and commitment to service. I, and many colleagues I know, have just had enough. It is becoming unsustainable to work under these conditions.” Victoria is also outsourcing work to other states, Professionals Australia claims. “Previously, it was rare for me to receive Victorian court requests in my language pair as there is an ample supply of well-qualified interpreters in Victoria and the courts had long returned to in-person attendance. They would only call me if they could not make a face-to-face booking. More recently, I am receiving regular requests for remote interpreting in Victorian courts,” a statement by an interpreter from Professionals Australia said. Like broader migration, this is not an issue that is going away. About the author
"Lançada segunda versão de tradução do Evangelho de Lucas Fotografia DR
Publicado em 03 de setembro de 2024, às 11:56 Texto integra observações e propostas que chegaram desde 2019
A Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa acaba de disponibilizar a versão revista do Evangelho de S. Lucas, no âmbito do seu projeto de tradução oficial da Bíblia para a Igreja Católica em Portugal. Esta nova versão já incorpora sugestões e propostas enviadas por leitores de língua portuguesa desde a publicação inicial de 2019. «No processo de revisão das traduções, procurou-se chegar a um texto final que, embora continuando a ser o mais possível fiel ao texto original, evitasse literalismos duros e apresentasse um português mais escorreito (tendo em conta a finalidade litúrgica da Bíblia da Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa)», refere uma nota enviada ao Diário do Minho. Na sequência da publicação do volume Os Quatro Evangelhos e os Salmos, chegaram à Comissão Coordenadora da Tradução diversas sugestões e propostas. «Posteriormente, as Subcomissões do Antigo e do Novo Testamento, encarregadas da revisão das traduções, consideraram as muitas achegas enviadas e integraram as que foram consideradas pertinentes», acrescenta a nota. O projeto de tradução da Bíblia iniciou em 2012, sendo coordenado pela Comissão Episcopal de Liturgia e Espiritualidade que foi liderada por D. Anacleto de Oliveira, bispo de Viana do Castelo, até seu falecimento em 2020. A comissão coordenadora de tradução da Bíblia é composta por membros da Associação Bíblica Portuguesa e especialistas em ciências bíblicas de diversos países lusófonos. Em 2019, a Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa lançou uma tradução experimental dos Quatro Evangelhos e dos Salmos, convidando à participação dos leitores no sentido de chegar a uma versão que refletisse a diversidade e as necessidades da comunidade católica. Desde então, a Comissão Coordenadora da Tradução tem trabalhado na revisão dos textos, considerando as inúmeras sugestões recebidas, com o objetivo de apresentar uma tradução fiel ao texto original, mas em português claro e acessível, adequado ao uso litúrgico. A nova versão revista do Evangelho de Lucas está disponível para download no site da Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa." #metaglossia_mundus: https://www.diariodominho.pt/noticias/religiao/2024-09-03-lancada-segunda-versao-de-traducao-do-evangelho-de-lucas-66d6ebafc0b42
Par Moncef Fakih 2024/09/04 at 7:27 PM "Aujourd’hui, notre pays compte très peu d’interprètes et de traducteurs de conférences, une situation alarmante puisque leur nombre a diminué au fil du temps, alors que les traducteurs assermentés, eux, ont proliféré ces dernières années. Avant que ce corps de professionnels ne soit réduit à peau de chagrin sans être convenablement remplacé, l’ancien effectif algérien d’interprètes et de traducteurs de conférences ( à l’image de feu Foudhil Chafai, Mohamed Amghar, Hafidha Benchehida, Mohamed Chaib, Larbi Bennacer, Zine Hachichi, Elias Yala, Youcef Belkadi … ) a su rivaliser avec des freelances plus anciens et dominant la scène internationale, notamment au sein de l’ONU et d’autres organisations internationales. Cet effectif s’est renforcé grâce au bilinguisme arabe-français qui prévalait dans les pratiques administratives, ainsi qu’à l’âge d’or de la diplomatie algérienne durant la première moitié de la période post-indépendance. Malheureusement, la dernière Journée internationale de la traduction, comme les précédentes, n’a pas été l’occasion de rendre hommage à la pléiade d’interprètes et de traducteurs algériens, pourtant constituée grâce aux efforts déployés pour leur formation et leur mobilisation dès l’indépendance. Pour répondre à ces besoins, l’Algérie a rapidement créé une École supérieure d’interprétariat et de traduction, qui a joué un rôle crucial en fournissant des talents exceptionnels et en fixant des objectifs ambitieux à sa politique linguistique. L’activité de ces spécialistes, qui consiste à transposer des textes et discours littéraires, scientifiques ou techniques d’une langue à une autre, a été essentielle pour accompagner et soutenir l’ouverture de notre pays sur le monde. Les langues, de par leur diversité et leur nombre, nécessitent un apprentissage et une maîtrise continus, un enjeu stratégique pour les peuples du monde entier. Il est désormais largement admis que la maîtrise des langues joue un rôle vital dans le dialogue interculturel, permettant une communication de qualité entre tous. On comprend dès lors que le multilinguisme est au cœur d’une communication fluide et harmonieuse entre les peuples, favorisant la tolérance et une participation accrue à la vie internationale. L’Algérie ne dispose plus aujourd’hui d’un effectif de spécialistes des langues aussi important que celui dont elle jouissait jusqu’à la fin du siècle dernier. Ces professionnels ne se contentaient pas de traduire ou d’interpréter; ils exerçaient également dans divers domaines tels que l’enseignement universitaire, le journalisme, la rédaction au sein des institutions publiques, et bien d’autres fonctions vitales. Nos traducteurs ont été la cheville ouvrière des services de l’Assemblée populaire nationale, de la Présidence de la République, du Secrétariat général du Gouvernement, du Ministère des Affaires étrangères, de l’Académie militaire interarmes de Cherchell, et des médias, notamment l’APS. Le bilinguisme arabe-français et l’utilisation généralisée de l’arabe dans l’administration n’ont été possibles que grâce à leur nombre croissant et à leur engagement. Malgré leur contribution inestimable, les interprètes et traducteurs n’ont pas reçu la reconnaissance qu’ils méritent de la part des autorités. Nombre d’entre eux, malgré leur renommée et leurs compétences, ont été ignorés, privés même des plus petites distinctions de l’Ordre du mérite national. Une ironie du sort quand on sait que les appellations des grades et dignités de cet ordre ont été préconisés et proposés par un interprète-traducteur, Mohammed Benamar Zerhouni, lors de sa participation au comité interministériel pour l’élaboration de son texte législatif de création en 1984. Alors que la prochaine Journée internationale de la traduction approche, il est à craindre qu’aucun hommage ne soit rendu à ces professionnels dévoués. À l’exception de quelques-uns comme Mohammed Benamar Zerhouni, Hafida Benchehida, et Merzac Bagtache, rares sont ceux qui ont été reconnus pour leurs contributions. En guise de reconnaissance, il est essentiel de rendre justice à nos anciens interprètes et traducteurs, vivants ou disparus, en préservant leur mémoire dans un « Temple de la Mémoire » symbolique, afin de les immortaliser comme ils le méritent. Moncef Fakih Précision de l’auteur : Mohamed Benamor Zerhouni a été nommé ministre de la communication puis conseiller auprès du Président de la République, Merzak Bagtache a été membre de Conseil Consultatif National et récipiendaire de la médaille de Ahid de l’Ordre du mérite national, Hafidha Benchehida était membre du tiers présidentiel au Conseil de la Nation." #metaglossia_mundus https://lapatrienews.dz/contribution-les-interpretes-et-traducteurs-ces-soldats-de-lombre/
Fecha de publicación: 12/2023 Editorial: Universidad de Alberta Revista: Alternative francophone e-ISSN: 1916-8470 Idioma: Frances Tipo de recurso: Artículo publicado Resumen Dans cet article, nous nous proposons de démontrer l’importance de problématiser les processus de traduction des littératures autochtones vers l’espagnol afin de maintenir la posture littéraire de leurs autrices dans les versions traduites. Nous travaillons principalement sur le cas de l’écriture poétique de Natasha Kanapé-Fontaine, en analysant les difficultés textuelles auxquels nous avons été confrontées lors de la traduction d’une sélection de poèmes extraits de_ N’entre pas dans mon âme avec tes chaussures_ (2012) et de _Bleuets et Abricots_ (2016) pour l’anthologie bilingue _Mujer tierra, mujer poema_, récemment publiée en Argentine. Ces textes actualisent des problématiques liées à l’identité des Premiers Peuples du Québec, ce qui nous amène à réfléchir sur la dimension créatrice de la poésie autochtone du sud du continent et à entamer le dialogue interculturel entre des productions de latitudes différentes. À cet égard, nous soulignons l’importance du rôle de la traduction pour rendre visible des littératures peu connues et favoriser la relation entre cultures. In this article, we demonstrate the importance of problematizing the processes of translating Indigenous literatures into Spanish, in order to maintain the literary posture of their authors in the translated versions. We focus on Natasha KanapéFontaine's poetic writing, and we analyze the textual difficulties we faced when translating a selection of poems from N'entre pas dans mon âme avec tes chaussures(2012) and Bleuets et Abricots(2016) for the bilingual anthology Mujer tierra, mujer poema, recently published in Argentina. These texts underscore some issues linked to the identity of First Peoplesin Quebec, leading us to reflect on the creative dimension of Indigenous poetry from the south of the continent, and to initiate intercultural dialogue between productions from different latitudes. In this respect, we emphasize the important role of translation in making little-known literature visible, and in fostering relations between cultures. #metaglossia_mundus
"Une bourde de la chaîne de pharmacies a récemment mis une cliente romande dans tous ses états. Vendredi 24 août, une Vaudoise a passé une commande chez Sun Store, pour un banal renouvellement d’ordonnance. La pharmacie l’a alors tout de suite informée que deux commandes avaient été faites et que la deuxième serait annulée, le médicament en question étant réglementé. Le lundi suivant, la cliente a envoyé un courriel demandant quand est-ce que son colis serait expédié. Elle a reçu un mail de confirmation où figurait cette phrase qui lui a glacé le sang: «Nous espérons que tu mourras demain.» La cliente a d’abord cru à des menaces de mort avant de se rendre compte que le message émanait bien de la pharmacie. Elle a illico envoyé des courriels dans lesquels elle demandait, désemparée: «Souhaitez-vous ma mort?» La cliente n’a reçu une réponse que le mardi après-midi, après que «20 minutes» avait pris contact avec l’enseigne. «Sans votre intervention, je n’aurais jamais eu de réponse, déplore-t-elle. Il faut savoir que je suis une personne extrêmement anxieuse et il s’est passé un laps de temps considérable qui m’a valu de nombreux scénarios angoissants.» Une «erreur de traduction» La porte-parole de Galenica, maison mère de la chaîne de pharmacies Sun Store, regrette profondément l’incident: «Il s’agit d’une erreur due à une traduction et à une correction automatique lors de la rédaction de l’e-mail en français par une collègue germanophone.»
"On Sep 4, 2024 Aligarh : The inaugural day of the 10th Annual International Conference on Language and Linguistics (AICLF) at Aligarh Muslim University commenced with a series of discussions that underscored the cultural and linguistic complexities inherent in translation practices across India. The event, hosted by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), brought together scholars, academics, and practitioners from across the nation to explore the challenges and rewards of translation in a multilingual society. Keynote Address and Plenary-I Session was presided over by Prof. Pradeep K. Das, Head of the Department of Linguistics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and moderated by Prof. Shabana Hameed from AMU. The session was held in the University Polytechnic Auditorium at AMU, Aligarh. The session featured a keynote address by Prof. Rana Nayar, from the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Punjab University, Chandigarh. Prof. Nayar’s talk, titled “Theorizing Translation: Locating Newer Tropes in the Indian Context,” critically examined the dominance of Western translation theories in Indian Translation Studies. Prof. Nayar advocated for the development of Indian-specific translation theories and introduced the concept of ‘Kayakalpa’ as a potential alternative. Mr. Parvesh Sharma, Former Joint Director of Media and Communication, shared his experiences in a talk titled “Border Crossing Across Languages: Challenges and Rewards.” Mr. Sharma discussed the practical challenges of translation in India’s multilingual landscape, particularly focusing on the syntactic and cultural gaps encountered when translating between Punjabi, English, and Hindi. He emphasized the importance of intuition and practice over theory, highlighting how translation serves as a bridge not only between languages but also between cultures. The first academic session of the day was chaired by Prof. Ajez Mohammad Sheikh, Head of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. This session featured six paper presentations that delved into various aspects of translation, including cross-cultural communication, cultural semiotics in Bengali cuisine, and the challenges of translating idioms and proverbs from Maithili into English. The session also explored sociolinguistic perspectives in translation and the long-term impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on translation and education in multilingual India. The second plenary session was presided over by Prof. Rizwan Khan from the Department of English at AMU and moderated by Mr. Masood Ali Beg, Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at AMU. Held in the University Polytechnic Auditorium, the session featured a presentation by Prof. Prasannanshu, Director of the Center for Linguistic Justice and Endangered Languages at National Law University, Delhi (NLUD). His talk, “Wealth of Folk Literatures Locked in Endangered and Lesser-Known Languages of India: Employing Translation as Cultural Bridge,” emphasized the importance of preserving endangered languages through translation. Prof. Prasannanshu discussed how translation can serve as a cultural bridge, safeguarding India’s rich linguistic heritage and contributing to the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). Dr. Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi, Associate Professor at the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra, highlighted the importance of linguistic competence and cultural adaptation in achieving accurate and meaningful translations, particularly in the context of NEP 2020’s emphasis on mother-tongue instruction. Day 2 of the conference commenced with the third plenary session, presided over by Prof. Vibha Sharma from AMU’s Department of Linguistics and moderated by Dr. Nazrin B. Laskar, Associate Professor in the same department. The session featured talks by Prof. Chandra Mohan Nautiyal from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, and Prof. Gangadhar Wanodhe, Regional Director of CHI, Agra, Hyderabad Center. The speakers addressed the role of translation in the NEP 2020, with Prof. Wanodhe discussing the implications for Indian languages. This was followed by parallel academic sessions 2 and 3, chaired respectively by Prof. Pradeep K. Das from JNU and Prof. Abhinav K. Mishra from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The sessions explored a range of topics, including the application of discourse analysis in text translation, multilingual translation strategies for inclusive education under NEP 2020, and the role of translation in protecting trademarks in multilingual societies. Paper on the topic Pragmatics and Translation: A Complex Interplay was presented by Dr Saleha Zaini. The fourth plenary session was presided over by Prof. Rana Nayar and moderated by Mr. Masood Ali Beg. The session featured talks by Dr. Vishakha Das and Dr. Abhinav K. Misra, who explored the intricate roles of translation in cultural and legal contexts. Dr. Das’s presentation offered a “thick description” of cultural narratives from lesser-known communities, highlighting the importance of preserving these stories through translation. Dr. Misra followed with a talk on the significance of translation in forensic linguistics, emphasizing the need for accurate translations to preserve cultural and pragmatic aspects in legal contexts. Prof. Nayar commended both speakers for their anthropological approach and the depth of their analyses. The conference continued with academic sessions 4 and 5, chaired by Prof. Srikumar from the University of Lucknow and Dr. Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi. These sessions featured a total of 11 paper presentations, covering topics such as audio-visual translation, the impact of semiotic structures on translation equivalence, and the translation of Rajasthani folklore. The final plenary session of the day was presided over by Prof. Rajneesh Arora from CIEFL, Lucknow, and moderated by Abdul Aziz Khan from AMU. The session’s speakers, R.C. Sharma and Prof. K. Srikumar, discussed the challenges of translating pain across cultures and the practice of translating technical terms in Malayalam. The day concluded with the final academic sessions 6 and 7, which were chaired by Prof. Bhupinder Singh Khaira, President of the Punjabi Linguistic Association, Patiala, and Mr. Masood Ali Beg. A total of 17 papers were presented, collectively contributing to the ongoing discourse on translation and its role in multilingual and multicultural contexts." #metaglossia_mundus: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/aiclf-10-highlights-cultural-and-linguistic-dimensions-of-translation/
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