Principles and Practice of Revision

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Description

This workshop provides an opportunity to review and apply the principles and techniques used in revising French-to-English translations and in coaching and giving feedback to junior translators.

Open to

Translators and revisers working from French into English.

Prerequisite

Participants should be revising French-to-English translations as part of their regular duties.

Language

This workshop is conducted in English.

Learning objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will better understand:

• the parameters of revision: accuracy, correctness, idiomatic and natural style, and adaptation to the end use of the translated text
• different types of revision: pragmatic revision, formative revision, interrevision, prerevision
• the appropriate degree of revision in different circumstances
• reference works helpful to the reviser
• revision techniques, including revision symbols and ways to approach the translation
• communication skills helpful in providing feedback to translators

Method

• presentation of theories of revision
• practical exercises
• case studies
• discussion

Duration

one day

Course fee

$345 (Free of charge for Translation Bureau employees)

20% discount for members of a recognized professional association with proof of current membership (photocopy of membership card).

Dates

Course Calendar

Number of participants

10 to 12

We reserve the right to cancel this activity unless at least eight participants are expected to attend.