Short course Translating French academic writing into English 2023
Expert academic translators are much in demand. This course aims to introduce professional French to English translators to the practice of academic translation and improve their skills.
Information
Period
7 March 2023 - 23 May 2023
The course will be held weekly beginning on Tuesday 7 March 2023 until Tuesday 23 May 2023 from 12:30 PM to 14:30 PM.
Language
EnglishFormat
Distance learningRegistration
Registration deadline
24 February 2023Modules can be followed individually
Fees:
- CHF 1'800.- for twelve two-hour sessions
- CHF 500.- for each module
Objectives
To improve knowledge of the French to English academic translation market and hone participants' academic translation skills
Audience
Professional translators working from French into English wishing to develop their skills in academic translation with an emphasis on the humanities and social sciences
Programme
The course is divided into four modules:
- An overview of the market for French to English academic translation
- Practical workshops
- Nuts and bolts: dealing with quotations, references and bibliographies
- Funding, contracts, invoicing
Director(s)
Prof. Susan PICKFORD, Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Véronique SAURON, University of Geneva
Detailed fees
A discount is offered for members of the following professional associations: AETI, AIT, AITC, ASTTI, ATA, ATESS, ATLF, CIOL, FIT, ITI, MET SFT.