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Further development: click here to get access to the video on Official Document Translation: Creating an Important Translation Specialty II
Language:
English
Summary:
Learn how to effectively build a translation specialty focusing on official documents, including certificates, curriculum vitae and other credentials.
Description
In highly multicultural countries such as Canada and many others, thousands of immigrants arrive in the country each year, bringing foreign qualifications and other documents for accreditation in their adopted home. For translators, the translation of these foreign language documents can comprise a unique niche for translators seeking a new specialty area. This course is 60 minutes.
Target audience
-translators interested in working in the official document specialty
-experienced translators looking for tips on techniques in translating official documents
Learning objectives
This course will provide information on translation techniques for official documents, sources of official document translation work, and sample templates from a variety of countries, focusing in particular, however, on Latin America and North America.
This course is approved for one (1) American Translators Association Continuing Education point.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Program
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- Translation techniques for official documents,
- Sample templates from a variety of countries, focusing in particular, however, on Latin America and North America
- Sources of official document translation work
Registration and payment information
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If I register will I be charged automatically?
No. Registering for the course means that you expressed interest in the training only. ProZ.com training session vacancies are limited, and minimum attendee confirmation is required in order for training sessions to be conducted, so be sure to book your seat as soon as possible.
How do I purchase my spot?
To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer.
After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records.
How do I access the online platform?
72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.
Virtual platform system requirements
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Virtual platform system requirements
For PC-based Users:
• Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000 (Linux is not supported)
• Required: Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, or Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) . If needed, download Java here.
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better recommended
• Recommended: Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows Vista)
For Mac®-based Users:
• Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®), OS X 10.5 (Leopard®), OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®)
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer; (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Required: PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM or better
To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):
• Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.
Recommendations
• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.
Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly.
Bio: Suzanne Deliscar is both a lawyer and a Spanish and French to English translator. A graduate of McMaster University with a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Latin American Studies, and a minor in Science, Technology and Public Policy in 2000, Ms. Deliscar went on to obtain a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in 2003. Ms. Deliscar was called to the Bar of the Province of Ontario in 2004 and has been actively practicing law on a full-time basis since that time. As a lawyer-linguist, Suzanne focuses on official document and legal translation, and also trains fellow language professionals in the areas of marketing and legal translation.
The training materials will be emailed to all registered and paid users shortly after the training
Jul 6, 2011
Hello Alexandra,
Thanks for your interest in the training.
Indeed, all registered and paid users will be emailed with the link to the video recording and handouts after the webinar. In this case registrants receive unlimited access to webinar video recordings and handout materials at no extra cost.
Hope this helps!
My bests, Helen
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Stephen Rifkind Israel Local time: 21:15 Member (2004) French to English + ...
Also willing but not able
Jul 16, 2011
I also am interested, but will be on a plane on that date. What do I need to do?
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Ignore my message - I had the date as July not August!
[Edited at 2011-07-16 16:04 GMT]
[Edited at 2011-07-16 16:05 GMT]
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Suzanne Deliscar Canada Local time: 14:15 Member (2009) Spanish to English + ...
To Stephen and Mike
Jul 19, 2011
Thanks for your interest in the Official Document Translation webinar.
Stephen, please sign up even though you will not be able to attend the live webinar. Once you are a paid registrant, you are entitled to the webinar recording as well as all handouts.
Mike, you are correct. The original date posted was July 16, but it was subsequently changed to August 16.
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Tamer Mekhimar Egypt Local time: 21:15 Member (2009) English to Arabic + ...
Interested
Aug 2, 2011
Hi Suzanne; I am interested in taking this course. I have already registered and paid the fees, but waiting for the site confirmation.
See there.
Regards,
Tamer
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Suzanne Deliscar Canada Local time: 14:15 Member (2009) Spanish to English + ...
Thank You Tamer
Aug 4, 2011
Thank you for registering for the Official Document Translation webinar. The site confirmation e-mail should come directly from the Proz.com website. Please contact Helen at helen@proz.com for any issues in this regard.
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Ibrahim Husein Local time: 22:15 Kurdish to English + ...
Interested
Aug 15, 2011
Hi Suzanne, I would be glad to attend since I have registered for this event. However, in case of my absence due to unexpected situations, appreciate if you could send me the link to the video later on. Regards.
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Suzanne Deliscar Canada Local time: 14:15 Member (2009) Spanish to English + ...
To Ibrahim
Aug 15, 2011
Stephen, please sign up even though you will not be able to attend the live webinar. Once you are a paid registrant, you are entitled to the webinar recording as well as all handouts.
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Suzanne Deliscar Canada Local time: 14:15 Member (2009) Spanish to English + ...
Thanks to All 37 Attendees at the Official Document Translation Webinar
Aug 16, 2011
Thanks to all 37 attendees at my Official Document Translation webinar, sound issues and all! Continue to ask questions via Twitter using the #officialdocumentxln hashtag. I am monitoring the discussion from my Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/suzannedeliscar.
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Timothy Rake United States Local time: 11:15 Member (2009) French to English + ...
Thanks Suzanne for some valuable info
Aug 17, 2011
I would not have thought of approaching directly some of the organizations you mentioned. Thanks for that. Otherwise, ti was unfortunate to lose audio at moments. Would have been nice to hear live the response to a few more questions.
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Alexandra Vasilieva Russian Federation Local time: 22:15 English to Russian + ...
A very informative webinar
Aug 17, 2011
Though I joined later, I have found out many useful tips that I didn't know before like translating seals, etc. Looking forward to getting links to the handouts and the recording, and then maybe I will have more questions to ask. I am afraid I can't join twitter - I have registered there long ago and never used it - so all the passwords are forgotten. I suppose it would be easier for me to communicate via facebook. Thank you anyway.
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Carmen Cross United States Local time: 14:15 Arabic to English + ...
Will this webinar be offered as an on-demand webinar?
Aug 17, 2011
Good morning,
I realize that the webinar was yesterday, but I unfortunately could not attend. Will this webinar be offered as an on-demand webinar?
Carmen
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Manuela Fiel Portugal Local time: 19:15 English to Portuguese + ...
Official Document Translation - Creating an important translation speciality
Aug 17, 2011
It was a very interesting and helpful presentation. And it's not everyday that we have the opportunity of having such a course with the expertise of a Linguist-Lawyer as Suzanne Deliscar. Look foward to the next.
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"This has been a nice introduction to the translation of official documents: the challenges of the jo..." Read moreb, the sources of such work and such practical aspects as compensation. It is not a topic on which one can speak for hours and hours, but in the hour allocated for this webinar, Suzanne presented us with everything we need to know."
