Translating for the Fishing Industry
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Description Fish is an important source of protein as well as a wide variety of minerals and vitamins, including fatty acids. It plays an important part in the human diet and its positive impact on the human health is increasingly recognized all over the wold and it is a popular topic of numerous research projects. Fishery or catching fish is an ancient practice with at least 40,000 years history. Modern fishing industry including aquaculture provides employment to over 500 million people globally. In this webinar the trainer will provide a brief general overview of fishing industry as a source of potential job opportunities for translators and give examples of some documents and international projects where translators' services are in constant demand. A special attention will be given to sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program. In the second part of the webinar we will focus on terminology issues related to fishing industry and availabale Internet resources for translators. We will also touch the issue of compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication. Target audience This session can be interesting and useful to those who are making their first steps in fishery translation but also to those who specialize in fishery transaltion but understand the value of learning from others' experience. You are all very welcome! Learning objectives You will learn about: -a brief overview of the general picture and the main trends of modern fishing industry -the international organizations and programs related to fishing industry -the areas of fishing industry where transaltors' services are in constant demand -an example of sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program. -terminology issues related to fishing industry and availabale Internet resources for translators. -compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication. Prerequisites You need to be a professional translator or an experienced professional in fisheries or adajcent areas with an excellent command of your native and target languages. Program Click to expand * a brief overview of the general picture and the main trends of modern fishing industry * the international organizations and programs related to fishing industry * the areas of fishing industry where transaltors' services are in constant demand *an example of sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program. *terminology issues related to fishing industry *availabale Internet resources for translators. *compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication. Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand Price: 25.00 USD Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Participation fee includes unlimited access to the recording and handouts provided by the trainer. How do I purchase the video? To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and an invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the video? Once the payment is processed you will be able to watch the video here. How do I access handouts? Follow the link on the top right corner as suggested here. Where can I find a certificate of attendance? A certificate of attendance can be issued upon training completion and as per your request. A certificate of attendance can be downloaded at http://www.proz.com/profile/?show_mode=standard#trainings Created by Anneta Vysotskaya View feedback | View all courses
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