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Translation & Interpretation

Translation & Interpretation. A Global Career. Basic Definitions:. Translation is transferring written text from a source language into the target language while maintaining the author’s intent.

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Translation & Interpretation

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  1. Translation & Interpretation A Global Career By: Sarah L. Garriott

  2. Basic Definitions: • Translation is transferring written text from a source language into the target language while maintaining the author’s intent. • Interpretation is the transfer of oral speech from a source language into a target language while maintaining the speaker’s intent. By: Sarah L. Garriott

  3. What gets translated? • Personal documents • Literary works • Software localization • Film sub-titles • Advertisements • Legal documents • Contracts • Medical records… ANYTHING IN TYPE! By: Sarah L. Garriott

  4. More on Interpreting: • Types of Interpreting: • Consecutive • Simultaneous / Conference • Sight Translation • Voice-Over • Escort By: Sarah L. Garriott

  5. Where do Translators Work? • Translators: • “Free-lance” / Independent Contractor • “In-house” • Medical • Legal • Government • Business • Literary • Hi-Tech By: Sarah L. Garriott

  6. Where do Interpreters Work? • Interpreters: • Free-lance / Contractors • “In-House” • Hospitals & General Community • Financial Institutions • Government / U.N. / Consulates • Business • Courts & Legal Entities • Escort By: Sarah L. Garriott

  7. How can I qualify to be a translator? • Skills: • Foreign Language (s) • Education • Experience • Excellent writer • Attention to detail • Accessible • Computer literate • Able to focus and follow through • Reliable & professional • Flexible By: Sarah L. Garriott

  8. How do I qualify to be an interpreter? • Skills: • Foreign Language (s) • “People Person” • Ethical • Reliable & professional • Pleasant voice • Education • Patient & good endurance • Flexible • Experience • Accessible By: Sarah L. Garriott

  9. T&I Organizations: • Local • NOTIS: Northwest Translators & Interpreters Society www.notisnet.org • SOMI: Society of Medical Interpreters www.sominet.org • WITS: Washington State Court Interpreters & Translators Society www.witsnet.org • National • ATA: American Translators Association www.atanet.org • International • AIIC: International Association of Conference Interpreters www.aiic.net By: Sarah L. Garriott

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