Subtly Sexist Sources: What’s a Woke Translator to Do? 10 Practical Pointers for into-English Translators
Amidst far-reaching societal change, language is evolving. Unfortunately, not all our clients are keeping pace, and their source texts sometimes smack of sexism in the form of worn-out stereotypes, passé gender roles, and problematic language. Translators should feel empowered to stray from the source when necessary and draw on their expertise to educate their clients. Here are 10 takeaways on incorporating gender-neutral writing into your English translations.
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Call for Nominations: ATA Directors
Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Michèle Hansen
By Larry Bogoslaw, deputy ATA Certification Committee chair, and Corinne McKay, ATA past president (2017–2019) We are sad to inform you of the passing…
Read MoreFrom the Executive Director: Invest in Yourself: Renew Your Membership
From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Don’t miss out on the value of ATA membership, including the online Language Services Directory to…
Read MoreFrom the President-Elect: ATA63: Looking Forward to Meeting In Person Again
From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com One of the highlights of 2021 for me was ATA’s 62nd Annual Conference in Minneapolis. It was wonderful…
Read MoreFrom the President: Looking Back with an Eye on the Future
From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo At the start of every new year, I find myself reflecting on the past year…
Read MoreFrom the Past President: Last One!
From the Past President Ted R. Wozniak My last column! Finally! Of all the tasks asked of ATA’s president, this is the only one…
Read MoreFrom the President: Working Together to Move ATA Forward in a Changing Landscape
From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo As I begin my term as ATA president, I find myself reflecting on—and grateful for—how…
Read MoreIntento for Translators
What are the pros and cons of using a tool like Intento that allows you simultaneous access to dozens of machine translation (MT) engines?…
Read MoreChuchotage—Separating Fact from Fancy: A Film Review from an Interpreter’s Perspective
How many hours have I spoken in these dark, tiny booths, hidden in the back of the room? I’m a man in the shadows.…
Read MoreSetting Goals for Your Freelance Business: An Important Job Satisfaction Tool
The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for…
Read MorePractical Tips for Taking ATA’S Certification Exam Online
You can now take ATA’s certification exam online anywhere, but how does it really work? As a past exam taker, I would like to…
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