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: ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒDirectors
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 ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒmember 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 ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒCertification Committee chair, and Corinne McKay, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒpast 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 ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒmembership, 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…
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Ready to Plan for a Mid- to Long-Term Medical Leave? Part 2
In the last post, we looked at the financial issues underpinning a need for COVID-related medical leave. This week, we turn to organizational issues.…
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Newsbriefs: January 18, 2022
In This Issue: ATA63 Call for Speakers, Welcome to ATA, Member Orientation, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒWebinar: memoQ, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒMentoring Program, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒWebinar: Trauma, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒSchool Outreach, Workshop: Spanish, Impact of MT Discussion, The ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒChronicle, and more.
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Spoken Language Interpreter Job Description: Excellent Resource for Clients and Employers
The Spoken Language Interpreter Job Description, authored by Norma Andrada, Heidi Cazes, Helen Eby, Julia Poger, and Rafael Treviño, might be called a job…
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Despite Opposition, Plan Moves Forward for Students in the U.K. to Learn 1,700 Words for General Certificate Language Exams
Starting in 2026, students in the U.K. taking the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) academic qualification exams in Spanish, French, or German will…
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Los Angeles County Foster Care System to Increase Services in Indigenous Languages
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion directing the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to develop…
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The Britishism Invasion: Language Corruption is a Two-Way Street
This post was originally published on Slate. It is reposted with permission. Ben Yagoda blogs about British words and phrases that have entered the…
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