Overview

2nd Annual Interpreters' Professional Development Workshop

Presented by

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Multicultural Community Service



In Partnership with

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In Collaboration with

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Executive Office of the Mayor
Office on Latino Affairs
 
 
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:30am to 3:00pm
Inter-American Development Bank
Enrique V. Iglesias Conference Center
1330 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20577


Join us for this special event, featuring key-note speakers

The Multicultural Community Service (MCS), in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (OLA), is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Interpreters’ Professional Development Workshop.  During this workshop, interpreters will have the opportunity to discuss current challenges and strategies in the field, while also participating in sessions led by interpretation experts. 

Workshop Includes:

♦ United Nations standards for team interpreting
♦ How to avoid mental fatigue during interpretation sessions
♦ Preparation for challenging simultaneous interpretation assignments
♦ Learning to recognizing biases
♦ Note-taking exercises
 
♦ Discussion of periodic testing, language certification, et cetera
♦ Introduction to the profession for prospective interpreters
♦ Training Materials  
♦ Continental breakfast and lunch  
♦ Celebration of the D.C. Language Act's anniversary
♦ 4 Continuing Education Points for American Translators Association members


Special Opportunity

With the support of Bilingual Matters, the publisher of Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises, we are pleased to have the opportunity to make this wonderful resource available to all attendees of the 2nd Annual Interpreters' Professional Development Workshop.   This book, which was written by James Nolan who will be presenting as part of the workshop, has been carefully reviewed by MCS staff members who believes it is a great resource.  The book covers many topics including complex syntax, word order/clusters, figures of speech and argumentation.  Additionally, the book provides many exercises.  The book is priced at $43 and Mr. Nolan will sign each book.  While books will be available at the April 10th workshop, to guarantee a copy please reserve your copy as part of your payment.  Only book orders received by March 10, 2010 can be guaranteed.

 

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Holly Mikkelson, key-note speaker
Professor, Monterrey Institute
Author, Interpreter's Companion
See Bio
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James Nolan
, key-note speaker
Author, Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises
See Bio


 


For more information, contact:

Rosa Carrillo (MCS) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (202) 299-9477

Cecilia Castillo (OLA) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (202) 671-2824



 

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