LIST OF SUGGESTED TOPICS

 

The principal themes to be discussed may touch upon but are not limited to the following:

 

1.  Linguistics

 

    Topics:  Spelling and grammar for translators

                   Terminology and methodology of translation

                   Linguistic diversity: indigenous languages

 

2.  Interpretation

 

     Topics: Interpretation as intercultural communication

                   Professional development for interpretation of Conferences                      

                   Linguistic and technical challenges in legal interpretation

                   Community interpreters in medical contexts

 

3.  Project Administration and Marketing

 

     Topics: The translator/interpreter as project director: resources, tools, training, pitfalls

                   Marketing for translators and interpreters

                   Translation/interpretation for international Organizations

 

4.  Technology and Innovations

 

     Topics: Innovation, technological advances in translation or interpretation and audiovisual media

                   Translation and interpretation in the light of new technologies in the tourism sector

                   Interpretation of sign language

                   Global journalism as opportunity for translators and interpreters