FYI: Summer Translation Institute (STI) (Kalamazoo, MI; 15 Mar; 25 June-24 July

Hello all!

Join us at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for a four-week summer
intensive program that will teach you about the business and practice of
translation! We welcome applications from everyone, including current
students, graduates, and international students from around the world.

The Summer Translation Institute (STI), hosted by the Department of Foreign
Languages at Western Michigan University, offers a unique opportunity for
advanced language learners and professionals to improve their translation
skills while working on their language proficiency. This program provides
intensive translation training in Japanese, Arabic, Chinese and French.

The STI will take place during the first four weeks of Summer II 2009 (June
25, Thursday - July 24, Friday). The deadline for initial consideration for
applications is March 15, 2009, but applications received after that will be
considered based on available space. Housing will be available, and the
university will provide visa support for international applicants.

For more details regarding tuition, housing, application procedures,
curriculum, or faculty, and please see the website
www.wmich.edu/languages/summertranslation or contact the Department of
Foreign Languages at summer-translation at wmich.edu or TEL 269-387-3001.

GOALS
- Training students in the nuts and bolts of translating to and from the
particular language of their specialty
- Giving students the practical skills and basic knowledge necessary to make
a career of translation
- Preparing a future generation of translators specializing in practical and
literary translation
- Raising awareness of the theoretical and practical problems of
translation, especially in regards to linguistic and cultural issues

CURRICULUM
All students in the Summer Translation Institute will take two classes.

PRACTICUM IN TRANSLATION (3 credit hours). There will be four sections of
this class, one for students of Arabic, one for students of Chinese, one for
students of French, and one for students of Japanese. These classes are
designed to give students hands-on experience with translation with one
language in particular. Classroom exercises and discussion will focus on the
particular challenges of translating that particular language. Each section
will meet for 3 hours per day (MTWR) for four weeks (48 contact hours).

THEORY & BUSINESS OF TRANSLATION (2 credit hours). Students from the various
language sections will come together in this course to talk about
theoretical approaches to translation, practical problems translators
encounter, and preparing themselves for careers in translation. This course
is taught by experienced translators who have first-hand knowledge of the
work and demands placed upon professional translators.

In addition, course work will be supplemented with guest speakers. The
institute will bring four distinguished professionals and experts in the
field of translation to discuss their own translations and experiences in
translation.

We look forward to seeing you in Kalamazoo!

Jeffrey Angles (ジェフリー・アングルス)
Assistant Professor, Japanese Literature and Language
Director, Japanese Language Program

518 Sprau Tower
Department of Foreign Languages
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338
jeffrey.angles at wmich.edu
http://homepages.wmich.edu/~jangles