Introduction to Basic Translation Theory Feat. Ryan Green

Since 1918, International Institute of Buffalo has sought to make Buffalo and Western New York a better place for, and because of, refugees and immigrants. Currently, IIB offers refugee resettlement and employment programs, and provides services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, translation and interpretation services, global education programs for students, teachers, service providers & businesses, and two international visitors’ leadership programs.

International Institute of Buffalo

Learn some of the basics of translation theory. This is NOT an interpreter training.

*Please consider the small act of compassion of buying a donation ticket so that individuals wishing to attend but who cannot afford the price are able to get access to the same learning opportunities that you have*Join Ryan Green, Translation Coordinator for the International Institute of Buffalo's Interpreting &amp; Translation Department for a two-hour course on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (USA/Canada) that will outline some of the introductory basics of translation theory.Open to document translators of all levels, this course is meant to create a foundational understanding of document translation basics that is intended to improve and refresh the skills of those already working as translators, but will also help anyone looking to get into the field of document translation. Interpreters looking to supplement their skill set and get into document translation are encouraged to attend as well. More information regarding the description of the event and topics covered will be added at a later date. For those currently working with the Institute already, please check your email for the promo code to get a discount on the ticket price. If you are unable to use the promo code to get your discounted ticket, please let us know.Certificate of Completion: For attendees who would like to receive a certificate of completion, please select the certificate of completion add-on during check out. If you do not select this, you will not receive a certificate. Buying a certificate does not guarantee receipt of one - you must either attend live for the entire duration or submit a summary of the recording when it is made available. If this is not completed, you will not receive your certificate. Questions? Concerns? rgreen@iibuff.org or 716-883-1900 Ext. 378What time is the training taking place in my time zone? Use this link to convert the time of this training to your local time zone: <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</a>The session will be held live, but will be recorded, so for those of you with time conflicts, you can still participate asynchronously. When the course has finished, you will be sent a Google Form to watch the training recording and submit a summary of the materials. In addition, you may complete an evaluation form to provide feedback. THIS TRAINING WILL BE VIRTUAL AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON MICROSOFT TEAMS. You will receive a link to join in your email one day in advance of the training time. If you don't have access to a computer, you may also join on your mobile phone or tablet. If your phone lacks video capabilities, you may also join by calling into the audio.CANCELLATION AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY:Refunds/Cancellations: In the event that the class is cancelled by the International Institute, registration fees will be fully refunded. The International Institute of Buffalo reserves the right to cancel a class due to limited enrollment or for other reasons two business days before the published start date. In case of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded.Refunds/Withdrawals: For classes costing $20.00 or less, refunds for withdrawals will not be issued. For classes costing more than $20.00, refunds will be given for all withdrawals made at least five (5) business days before the scheduled training. Withdrawals will be subject to a $20.00 processing fee. Notification to withdraw from a class must be made by requesting a refund on the event page AND ALSO in writing to Recruiting &amp; Training Coordinator Robert Thoren at rthoren@iibuff.orgCurious about upcoming training events? Visit our website at <a href="https://iibuffalo.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://iibuffalo.org/ </a>Find us on social media as well!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/iibuff" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iibuff" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/iibuff" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmoqHbvlSgh7NFdDycv-YA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>*CEUs not offered. This course is purely for professional development purposes only. If you need CEUs to maintain certification, please contact your agency our a certifying body to find out if this course would qualify as an exception. We cannot answer any questions related to this matter.

<h1>About the Trainer:</h1>Ryan Green is the Translation Coordinator at International Institute of Buffalo, a position he has held since May 2021. He has been working in the field of translation for six years and holds an MA in Translation from Kent State University. He knows and translates from Russian and Polish.Ryan has also been interpreting for Russian-English/English-Russian since 2020.

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