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External News

NYT: World Cup Soccer’s Spanish Accent Mark: For Mexico and a Times Editor, It’s a Win-Win

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Mexico is currently sitting atop the World Cup’s Group F leaderboard with two consecutive victories, but a third has taken place quite literally behind the players’ backs. Last year, New York Times en Español editor Paulina Chavira took to Twitter to lament the lack of accent marks over Mexican players’ jerseys. Chavira argued that the omission is not just a bothersome grammatical error, but that it may come at the expense of proper pronunciation of the Spanish language. She said, “A simple accent may seem trivial for a lot of people, but its presence or its absence changes the way we pronounce a word, and sometimes even its meaning.”

The significance of issues like cultural heritage and translation feel particularly amplified on the World Cup stage, which sees millions of people of all nationalities coming together to watch and discuss the events in bars, stadiums, and social media networks around the globe. When Mexico took the pitch for their qualifier against Wales with accent marks beaming above the surnames on their kits, Chavira tweeted her overwhelming joy—and perhaps surprise—to see that the correction she fought for had been made:

Mexico take on Sweden this Wednesday at 10am EST. In the meantime, read the full New York Times piece, including an interview with Chavira, here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/insider/mexico-world-cup-spanish-accent-marks.html

Interested in becoming an editor or a translator? Enroll in an upcoming NYUSPS CALA program!

This summer, CALA will be hosting the Translation and Interpreting Summer Institute, a three-week intensive program suitable for beginning to mid-career translators and interpreters from all language pairs.

In the Fall, we will also be offering our Diploma in Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/diplomas/media-and-communications/copyediting-proofreading-and-fact-checking.html

NPR: Pressures of Being an Interpreter at a High-Stakes Summit

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For government interpreters, choosing the right words is only one part of the job. In addition to acting as linguistic translators, they also engage as diplomats and, to some extent, psychologists. Accurate delivery of content with the appropriate tone requires interpreters to develop a working knowledge of both the conventions around the language into which they are translating as well as the formalized political context of speeches, meetings, and summits. They must equally be able to anticipate and adapt to the speaking habits and personality traits of the world leaders they are translating for, be it President Trump or former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.  A recent NPR article highlights this balancing act, revealing the painstaking effort interpreters go through to master “the politics behind the words,” and showing us what is at stake when they misjudge intent or simply misspeak. 

 Read the full article here: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/11/611734103/the-pressures-of-being-an-interpreter-at-a-high-stakes-summit

Interested in pursuing a career in translation or interpreting?

This summer, CALA will be hosting the Translation and Interpreting Summer Institute, a three-week intensive program suitable for beginning to mid-career translators and interpreters from all language pairs.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and be proficient in the English language. In order to be considered, applicants must submit a one-paragraph statement of interest along with at least two (2) of the following documents to sps.translation@nyu.edu: 
    • College transcripts 
    • High school transcripts (required for high school graduates with no college experience only) 
    • Current resume or CV
    • Letter of recommendation from a current or recent employer, a teacher, or an advisor
International students should additionally submit transcripts of their college coursework or some form of proof of English language studies or proficiency (e.g., high school transcripts, TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT). Undergraduate applicants from China should submit proof of English language proficiency at TEM at Band 4, CET at Band 6, or college-level course equivalent.  

Two Upcoming Roundtable Events on Empowering Women in Localization

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Women in Localization will be hosting two roundtable discussions this month—one in Boston on June 14th and one in New York City on June 21st. Localization is the professional practice of adapting products and services to specific markets. This not only includes translating content into local languages, but also making modifications based on consumer habits, cultural customs, and regional modes of organizing and quantifying information (ex. time and date formats, currency and measurement units).
 
In accordance with WiL’s mission, the talks will be centered around empowering women in the field, addressing topics like increasing visibility within corporate structures, handling gender discrimination, mentoring women in the workplace, and much more.
 
View more details and RSVP:
 
Interested in pursuing a career in translation or localization?
NYUSPS CALA’s M.S. in Translation program provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their localization skills through coursework and independent projects like the Master’s thesis. To learn more about the program, visit our website:  http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/academic-offerings/ms-in-translation.html

United Nations Language Internships – Deadline June 7

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The UN has recently opened applications for language internships. These positions are specifically related to the development of the UN’s proprietary CAT tool, terminology database, and machine translation solutions. Some translation may also be required. Open to graduates as long they apply within a year of graduation. For application details and to apply please click Careers UN

 

 

Interested in becoming a translator or interpreter? CALA has a variety of program options suitable for students who are new to the industry, established professionals looking to expand their skill sets, or anything in between.

This summer, we will be offering interpreting courses in Spanish/English, Chinese/English, and French/English:

French/English Simultaneous Interpreting
Medical Interpreting: An Overview of Education and Training (Spanish/English)
Medical Interpreting: An Overview of Education and Training (Chinese/English)

We will also be offering our Translation and Interpreting Summer Institute, a three-week intensive program suitable for beginning and mid-career translators from all language pairs.

Or, apply for the NYUSPS Masters in Translation!

One Book One New York Winner Announced

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Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach is the 2018 One Book One New York winner. From the Mayor’s office of Media and Entertainment:

“We are so pleased to announce this year’s One Book, One New York winner, and thrilled at the level of enthusiasm and participation in this year’s program,” said Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin. “Manhattan Beach is steeped in New York history and is a deep dive into the city’s waterfront neighborhoods. Because it features such a strong and compelling female protagonist who defies the gender stereotypes of her day it feels especially timely today.”

Manhattan Beach is the fifth novel–and first work of historical fiction–written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan, a Brooklyn resident. Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, the book was also long-listed for the 2017 National Book Award and selected as a top book of 2017 by publications including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Time. Manhattan Beach tells the haunting World War II-era story of Anna Kerrigan, who becomes the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s first female diver, and her search for her missing father. …

For the second consecutive year, the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) will be participating in One Book, One New York. This year, it also will be joined by the School’s Center for Applied Liberal Arts (CALA). Both units will host a number of initiatives in which students can read and discuss Manhattan Beach by the end of the semester. They will launch a virtual book club via Twitter, moderating discussions about the book, its themes, and connection to New York City. In addition, they will have a faculty led discussion on topics related to the book.

“Manhattan Beach is a terrific choice! There’s something for every reader—a strong female protagonist, depictions of Brooklyn of long ago, and the influence of the water, which can soothe and threaten, inspire and mystify,” noted Billie Gastic, associate dean of the NYUSPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies.”

For full press release please click on the link: Mayor’s Office Press Release

So, stayed tuned for CALA and DAUS summer events related to New York City, Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach, and writing at NYU SPS.

Or, register for one of CALA’s Summer courses – click on links below for information:

Writing Fiction & Poetry

Film and TV Writing

Non-Fiction Storytelling

Literature

NYC Film Green Initiative Offering Eco-Friendly Resources to Local Film Productions

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NYC Film Green is the first sustainability program for the film and television industry in the United States administered by a government agency. NYC Film Green is a voluntary program that enables productions engaging in environmentally-conscious practices to apply for and receive recognition for their efforts. NYC Film Green is greening New York City’s film and television industry one production at a time and setting the gold standard for best practices in sustainable film and television production throughout the world.

Visit the NYC Film Green website for more information: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/resources/nyc-film-green-home.page

Whether you’re making your directorial debut or polishing a new screenplay, CALA offers a variety of courses to help take your ideas from script to screen. Our summer offerings in Film and Television include:

Digital Cinematography Foundations: One-Week Intensive
Digital Filmmaking Intensive
Advanced Screenwriting
Editing: Final Cut Pro
Multimedia Storytelling
Fundamentals of Filmmaking
Beginning Screenwriting
Commercial Producing in the Digital Space
Writing the Half-Hour TV Comedy
and more: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/topics.html#PS0283

Calling All Artists and Art Students!

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CALL FOR ENTRIES:

Atlantic Gallery Juried Exhibition 2018 

Who. Are. You?

Grand Prize is a Solo Exhibition in September at Atlantic Gallery, Chelsea, NYC

Submission Deadline: June 24, 2018

For more information click National Juried Exhibition 2018

Check out and/or register for CALA’s Summer 2018 Studio Art Classes:

Landscape Painting in Central Park

Still-Life Drawing

Drawing & Painting with Mixed Media

Drawing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Painting

The Art of Drawing Sculpture at the Met Museum of Art

NETA 2018 Conference: Diversity Through Language

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Get ready for the upcoming New England Translator’s Association (NETA) conference: DIVERSITY THROUGH LANGUAGE, held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in collaboration with UMass Boston at the UMass Boston Campus Center, 3rd floor.

The conference brings together academic scholars, researchers, and experts to give attendees the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas and to network with other members of the translation and interpretation field. The conference features four tracks: 

  1. Translation,
  2. Interpreting,
  3. Auxiliary/support services/technology, and
  4. Academic section.

We are also pleased to write that Julie Tay, one of our accomplished M.S. in Professional Translation faculty members, will be holding a talk entitled “Considering Linguistic Racism and the Problematics of ‘Diversity’ for Translators and Interpreters of English” as part of the conference. The session will take place from 2:00-3:00pm, so don’t miss it!

See the full conference schedule here: http://netaweb.org/2018-Schedule.

The 2018 conference committee has decided to have a book table again this year where NETA’s published translators and authors can display their works. 
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the book exhibit.
Please contact Milena Vitali to submit the names of your titles or to ask questions about this aspect of the conference.

Registration is available on the NETA Website: http://netaweb.org/event-2792591

NYS Court Interpreter Examinations Deadline Extended

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The filing period for open-competitive examination Court Interpreter (Spanish) 45-804 has been extended to Thursday, April 5, 2018.   The links for the examination announcement and on-line examination application are found at http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/exams.shtml.  Exam will be held on May 5th 2018. 

Court Interpreters assist court users with limited English proficiency by interpreting court proceedings verbatim between English and the court user’s native language. Interpreters may also translate various documents and perform clerical tasks related to language services. The competitive court interpreter exam is only offered in Spanish. Based on experience and performance, Court Interpreters may advance to supervisory positions such as Senior Court Interpreter (JG–21) and Principal Court Interpreter (JG–23).

Starting salary for Court Interpreters is $54,974 and benefits include: pension,  20 days of paid vacation, 12 state holidays and 13 days of paid sick leave.

Per Diem Court Interpreter Exam (Languages Other Than Spanish)

The next test date will be June 2, 2018. The application deadline is April 1, 2018: http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/exams.shtml

The Per Diem exam is a pathway to freelance interpreting assignments. Rate of pay for Per Diem assignments are $170/ half day (up to 4hours) and $300/full day (more than 4 hours), no fringe benefits.

 Interested in becoming a translator or interpreter? CALA has a variety of program options suitable for students who are new to the industry, established professionals looking to expand their skill sets, or anything in between.

This summer, we will be offering interpreting courses in Spanish/English, Chinese/English, and French/English:

French/English Simultaneous Interpreting
Medical Interpreting: An Overview of Education and Training (Spanish/English)
Medical Interpreting: An Overview of Education and Training (Chinese/English)

We will also be offering our Translation and Interpreting Summer Institute, a three-week intensive program suitable for beginning and mid-career translators from all language pairs.

Or, apply for the NYUSPS Masters in Translation!

 

The ATA is Looking for Proctors & Co-Proctors for 2018 Certification Exams

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ATA Certification Exams 2018
Search for Proctor and Co-Proctor

The New York Circle of Translators would like to host two ATA certification exams in 2018 in June and September. They need the assistance of a proctor and several co-proctors for each exam. They have proposed the following date options:

– June 9th / 10th (first sitting);
– September 15th / 16th or September 22nd / 23rd (second sitting).

The proctor needs to be ATA-certified. This means that the individual would have passed the exam and also be an ATA member in good standing. The co-proctors do not need to be ATA-certified.

Please contact Christo Snyman at nycirclemanager14@gmail.com as soon as you can if you would be willing to help. They have limited time to finalize the first sitting and their most urgent need is for the proctor. The proctor will receive a payment for his or her services.