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Broadcast Announcement
ATA Chapter Event: NCATA Celebrates International Translation Day
Make plans to attend!
The National Capital Area Chapter of the ATA (NCATA)
and American University
International Translation Day Seminar
"Like a True Diplomat: Language Services at the U.S. Department
of State"
When:
September 29 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Where:
The American University
Mary Graydon Center, Rooms 4-5-6
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Don't miss this opportunity to update your skills, earn 5 ATA Continuing Education Points, and network with local translators and interpreters!
About the Program
- What Do Clients Want (Brenda Sprague, Marc Fallow)
Join presenter Brenda Sprague for this discussion of Federal Government careers that utilize language skills and alternatives to traditional civil service positions. Learn how to prepare for a career in government, how to find out about government jobs, and how to apply for them.
Co-presenter Marc Fallow's presentation will examine the Department of State's use of consecutive and seminar interpreters, emphasizing interpreting competence, clear communication, and the public relations angle of interpreting. Includes a mini-interpreting exercise involving the entire audience.
- Extreme Translation Workshop (Joe Mazza)
This workshop is a highly interactive simulation of the life of a translator in a busy translation firm. Participants will be divided into teams representing rival translation firms. Each team will be given
an assignment and a budget and asked to provide translations in as many languages as possible.
Refreshments will be served in the morning and during the lunch break to give attendees a chance to network. For full program details, click on "Like a True Diplomat: Language Services at the U.S. Department of State" or visit the NCATA Website.
How to Register
Admission is free for NCATA members, students, and faculty from any university! University ID must be shown. Admission for non-NCATA members is $35, which includes NCATA membership through 2008. All attendees must pre-register by emailing tobarm@comcast.net.
Earn ATA Continuing Education Points
ATA-certified translators will earn 5 Continuing Education Points for attending this all-day conference. For additional information about ATA Continuing Education, see ATA Continuing Education Requirements and the Guide to ATA Continuing Education Points. To learn more about certification, click on ATA Certification Program.
Questions? Need More Information?
Visit the NCATA Website or email NCATA President Alexandra Russell-Bitting.
