New Horizons in Translation Technology, 24-25 April 2015

CALL FOR PAPERS An International Conference on New Horizons in Translation Technology 24-25 April 2015 Organized by Master of Arts in Computer-aided Translation Programme Department of Translation The Chinese University of Hong Kong The MACAT Programme is pleased to announce the holding of an international conference on “New Horizons in Translation Technology”, which will take place at The Chinese University of

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Interpreting Conflict: Training Challenges in Humanitarian Field Interpreting

Barbara Moser-Mercer, Leïla Kherbiche and Barbara Class* Journal of Human Rights Practice (2014) 6(1): 140-158. doi: 10.1093/jhuman/hut025 First published online: January 6, 2014   Abstract When communication breaks down, conflict ensues. Resolving conflicts successfully relies heavily on re-establishing communication. Almost all conflicts involve parties who do not speak the same language or share the same culture. Language is the main vehicle of communication under such difficult circumstances, and

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