The Entrepreneurial Linguist

Author : Judy A. Jenner,Dagmar V. Jenner
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780557256235

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The Entrepreneurial Linguist by Judy A. Jenner,Dagmar V. Jenner Pdf

Any linguist can become an entrepreneurial linguist, work with direct clients, and make a good living while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. This book by longtime translating twins Judy and Dagmar Jenner will teach you how to start your entrepreneurial linguist journey. Written in a purposely non-academic style, "The Entrepreneurial Linguist: The Business-School Approach to Freelance Translation" will show you how to market your services to direct clients, build and nurture relationships, grow your client base in a structured way, use web 2.0 to promote your services, and much more. This book is intended for both beginning and established translators and interpreters around the world.

Author : Erika Darics
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108484497

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Language Awareness in Business and the Professions by Erika Darics Pdf

Demonstrates that language awareness and discourse consciousness are key for critical thinking and communication in professional contexts.

Author : Piero Formica
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781785605222

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Grand Transformation to Entrepreneurial Economy by Piero Formica Pdf

Formica explains why public policy needs to shift towards the entrepreneurial economy and how this can be done. This book focuses on the crucial role of policies to support entrepreneurs and establish the right environment for new business development and rapid conversion of ideas into enterprises that contribute to booming economic growth.

Author : Steve Kaufmann
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11
Category : Linguistics
ISBN : 9781420873290

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The Way of the Linguist by Steve Kaufmann Pdf

The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.

Author : Juliette R. Scott
Publisher : Oxford Studies in Language and
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780190900014

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Legal Translation Outsourced by Juliette R. Scott Pdf

As a result of globalization, cross-border transactions and litigation, and multilingual legislation, outsourcing legal translation has become common practice. Unfortunately, over-reliance on such outsourcing has given rise to significant dangers, including information asymmetry, goal divergence, and risk. Legal Translation Outsourced provides the only current reference on commercial legal translation performed outside institutions. Juliette Scott casts a critical eye on the practice as it now stands, offering an analysis of key risks and constraints. Her work is informed by empirical data of the legal translation outsourcing markets of 41 countries. Scott proposes original theoretical models aimed both at training legal translators and informing all stakeholders, including principals and agents. These include models of legal translation performance; a classification of constraints on legal translation applying upstream, during and downstream of translation work; and a description of the complex chain of supply. Working to improve the enterprise itself, Scott shows how implementing a comprehensive legal translation brief--a sorely needed template--can significantly benefit clients by increasing the fitness of translated texts. Further, she opens a number of avenues for future research with an eye to translator empowerment and professionalization.

Author : Urszula Michalik,Paweł Zakrajewski,Iwona Sznicer,Anna Stwora
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030585518

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Exploring Business Language and Culture by Urszula Michalik,Paweł Zakrajewski,Iwona Sznicer,Anna Stwora Pdf

This book aims to present the results of research in the sphere of business language and culture, as well as the experience of pedagogical staff and practitioners concerned with broadly understood business. The highly complex nature of contemporary business environment, approached from both the theoretical and practical standpoint, does not cease to prove that research into business studies cannot be dissociated from the cultural and linguistic context. The chapters included in this book were contributed by academics and practitioners alike, which offers a balanced approach to the topic and ensures high levels of diversity together with an undeniable homogeneity. They were gathered with a view to show various aspects of business language, perceived both as a medium of communication and as a subject of research and teaching. They are concerned with business culture as well, including business ethics and representations of business in popular culture. Owing to its multidisciplinary approach, the book presents a roadmap towards successful functioning in business settings, highlighting such issues as education for business purposes, the study of language used in business contexts, the aspects of cross-cultural communication, as well as ethical behaviour based upon different values in multicultural business environments. Given its multifarious character, the book surely appeals not only to academics, but also to the interested laymen and students who wish to expand their knowledge of business studies and related phenomena.

Author : James Dickins,Sándor Hervey,Ian Higgins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781315471563

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Thinking Arabic Translation by James Dickins,Sándor Hervey,Ian Higgins Pdf

Thinking Arabic Translation is an indispensable book for linguists who want to develop their Arabic-to-English translation skills. Clear explanations, discussions, examples and exercises enable students to acquire the skills necessary for tackling a broad range of translation problems. The book has a practical orientation, addressing key issues for translators, such as cultural differences, genre, and revision and editing. It is a book on translation method, drawing on a range of notions from linguistics and translation theory to encourage thoughtful consideration of possible solutions to practical problems. This new edition includes: • new material in almost all chapters • a new chapter on parallelism • two new chapters on technical translation: botanical and Islamic finance texts • new and up-to-date examples from all types of translation, covering broad issues that have emerged in the Arab world in recent years • texts drawn from a wide variety of writing types, including newspapers, prose fiction, poetry, tourist material, scientific texts, financial texts, recipes, academic writing, constitutions and political speeches • at least three full-length practical translation exercises in each chapter to complement the discussions and consolidate learning. In addition to the updated Tutor’s Handbook, a Supplement, containing textual material and practical exercises aimed at further developing the translation issues discussed in the main text, and a Tutor’s Handbook to the Supplement, are available at www.routledge.com/cw/dickins. Thinking Arabic Translation is key reading for advanced students wishing to perfect their language skills or considering a career in translation.

Author : Carmen Valero-Garcés
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780761861553

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Communicating Across Cultures by Carmen Valero-Garcés Pdf

Communicating Across Cultures: A Coursebook on Interpreting and Translating in Public Services and Institutions is a manual which addresses the complex task of interpreting and translating through reflection and practice. The book originated from discussions with those who perform the work of an intermediary because they “know” the languages and cultures, and with those who would like to do this type of work, but who may require more training. Thus, it is directed at people who, due to their knowledge of two languages, serve as liaisons between immigrant communities, visitors, or foreigners and the societies that receive them. More precisely, it is directed at future professionals in public service translation and interpreting. Communicating Across Cultures will equip future professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to act as linguistic, communicative, and cultural liaisons. It will also help improve the communication between the staff of medical, legal, educational, and administrative institutions and their foreign clients.

Author : Jonathan Downie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317312345

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Being a Successful Interpreter by Jonathan Downie Pdf

Being a Successful Interpreter: Adding Value and Delivering Excellence is a practice-oriented guide on the future of interpreting and the ways in which interpreters can adjust their business and professional practices for the changing market. The book considers how globalisation and human migration have brought interpreting to the forefront and the subsequent need for interpreters to serve a more diverse client base in more varied contexts. At its core is the view that interpreters must move from the traditional impartial and distant approach to become committed to adding value for their clients. Features include: Interviews with leading interpreting experts such as Valeria Aliperta, Judy and Dagmar Jenner and Esther Navarro-Hall Examples from authentic interpreting practice Practice-driven, research-backed discussion of the challenges facing the future of interpreting Guides for personal development Ideas for group activities and development activities within professional associations. Being a Successful Interpreter is a practical and thorough guide to the business and personal aspects of interpreting. Written in an engaging and user-friendly manner, it is ideal for professional interpreters practising in conference, medical, court, business and public service settings, as well as for students and recent graduates of interpreting studies. Winner of the Proz.com Best Book Prize 2016.

Author : Holly Mikkelson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317424581

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Introduction to Court Interpreting by Holly Mikkelson Pdf

An Introduction to Court Interpreting has been carefully designed to be comprehensive, accessible and globally applicable. Starting with the history of the profession and covering the key topics from the role of the interpreter in the judiciary setting to ethical principles and techniques of interpreting, this text has been thoroughly revised. The new material covers: remote interpreting and police interpreting; role-playing scenarios including the Postville case of 2008; updated and expanded resources. In addition, the extensive practical exercises and suggestions for further reading help to ensure this remains the essential introductory textbook for all courses on court interpreting

Author : Dr Florinda Matos,Prof Maria de Fátima Ferreiro,Prof Álvaro Rosa,Prof Isabel Salavisa
Publisher : Academic Conferences limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781914587108

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ECIE 2021 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vol 1 by Dr Florinda Matos,Prof Maria de Fátima Ferreiro,Prof Álvaro Rosa,Prof Isabel Salavisa Pdf

These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE 2021), hosted by ISCTE Business School, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal on 16-17 September 2021. The Conference Chair is Dr. Florinda Matos and the Programme Co-Chairs are Prof Maria de Fátima Ferreiro, Prof Álvaro Rosoi and Prof Isabel Salavisa all from Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal. ECIE is a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 16th year, the key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet the people who hold them. The conference was due to be held at Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal, but due to the global Covid-19 pandemic it was moved online to be held as a virtual event. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting two days. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research. The keynote presentation is given by Soumodip Sarkar, Vice-Rector, from University of Évora, Portugal on the topic of Social Intelligence. The second day of the conference will open with an address by Professor Vittorio Loreto, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, who will talk about Exploring the adjacent possible: play, anticipation, surprise.

Author : Paola Catenaccio,Giuliana Garzone,Srikant Sarangi
Publisher : LED Edizioni Universitarie
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9788879168281

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LCM Journal - Vol 4 (2017) No 1: Professional Practice across Domains: Linguistic and Discursive Perspectives by Paola Catenaccio,Giuliana Garzone,Srikant Sarangi Pdf

Author : David Crystal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781134011872

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Just A Phrase I'm Going Through by David Crystal Pdf

Looks behind the curtains at the adventures, challenges and pitfalls of the author's life in linguistics. This book answers the question that the author is most frequently asked: 'How did you become a linguist?'

Author : Jeffrey Reaser,Eric Wilbanks,Karissa Wojcik,Walt Wolfram
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781469638812

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Language Variety in the New South by Jeffrey Reaser,Eric Wilbanks,Karissa Wojcik,Walt Wolfram Pdf

Bringing together scholars from a range of disciplines to assess the use and meaning of language in the South, a region rich in dialects and variants, this comprehensive edited collection reflects the cutting-edge research presented at the fourth decennial meeting of Language Variety in the South in 2014. Focusing on the ongoing changes and surprising continuities associated with the contemporary South, the contributors use innovative methodologies to pave new pathways for understanding the social dynamics that shape the language in the South today. Along with the editors, contributors to the volume include Agnes Bolonyai, Katie Carmichael, Phillip M. Carter, Becky Childs, Danica Cullinan, Nathalie Dajko, Catherine Evans Davies, Robin Dodsworth, Hartwell S. Francis, Kirk Hazen, Anne H. Charity Hudley, Neal Hutcheson, Alex Hyler, Mary Kohn, Christian Koops, William A. Kretzschmar Jr., Sonja L. Lanehart, Andrew Lynch, Ayesha M. Malik, Christine Mallinson, Jim Michnowicz, Caroline Myrick, Michael D. Picone, Dennis R. Preston, Paul E. Reed, Joel Schneier, James Shepherd, Erik R. Thomas, Sonya Trawick, and Tracey L. Weldon.

Author : Arne J. Almquist,Sharon G. Almquist
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781610695299

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Intrapreneurship Handbook for Librarians by Arne J. Almquist,Sharon G. Almquist Pdf

Do you have a great idea for an innovation in your library? From idea to execution, this book provides the information necessary to help you to become an intrapreneurial star at your library. Have you ever presented an idea to your boss and had it so firmly rejected that you never want to suggest anything again? Do you feel locked into a rigid hierarchy where bureaucracy has strangled all innovation? Are you motivated to shake things up in your organization to improve it, but are afraid of drowning in the waves you'll create? This book explains how any individual can be an effective change agent in his/her library, addressing topics such as getting started, handling difficult situations, creating partnerships both within and outside of your organization, cutting through bureaucratic red tape, and maintaining momentum with initiatives. Written by librarians who are both experienced entrepreneurs/intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship Handbook for Librarians: How to Be a Change Agent in Your Library explains what being a library intrapreneur is all about: being empowered to find innovate ways to increase impact, grow resources, and develop new methods of leveraging the skills and perspectives of librarianship to enable the survival of libraries—all while enjoying your job more. The chapters guide readers through the intrapreneurial process—from writing a plan and selling it to administrators and other stakeholders, to securing funding for the idea and actualizing the plan—and answers tough questions such as "How do I let my clients know what my library can offer?", "How do we compete with the Internet?", and "How do I gain support for our services in a time of budget cuts?" This book will be a priceless resource for all librarians regardless of experience level or type of library as the principles and guidelines described are universal.