Interpreting in the 21st Century

There is a general understanding among practitioners that preparation is related to higher quality and job satisfaction. The amount of conference material and time available is a key factor affecting the preparation process. Preparing for some assignments could be described as a paradox. Interpreters might be given all the material needed for thorough preparation, though they might receive it very close to the time of the conference. In other cases, interpreters are given sufficient time to prepare but receive very few details on their assignment.

At the same time, several international organisations are moving towards a paperless environment. As such, trainee and practising conference interpreters need to learn how to prepare for meetings in such an environment. We will look at examples of paperless portals and explore apps you can use to annotate documents or organise your glossary. Another reason for paperless preparation is that interpreters spend a good part of the year on the go. We will look at apps and gadgets that can contribute to making your life easier and more organized.

The primary objective of this course is to provide interpreters with a preparation method and IT tools to enable them to most effectively use their time and the material available when preparing for a conference assignment and target contextual and terminological searches to produce a relevant glossary. Don't miss this professional development opportunity! This course will provide interpreters with a preparation method and IT tools to enable them to most effectively use their time and the material available when preparing for a conference assignment and target contextual and terminological searches to produce a relevant glossary.

Maha El-Metwally and Darinka Mangino

Full price AIIC members (as of May 2nd) - 320 euros 

Full price non-AIIC members (as of May 2nd) - 370 euros 

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