1st International Conference on Translation/ Interpretation & the Impact of Globalization

18-20 November 2008 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The main goal of the conference is to bring together scholars from all around the world to exchange ideas, share experiences and address current translation theories, issues and techniques in all areas of translation. Keynote speakers with a wealth of experience will be invited to the conference to allow researchers and translators to meet and discuss ideas and explore venues for cooperation in all aspects of translation and interpretation. Special emphasis will be placed on translation in the Middle East, particularly the UAE, and the challenges facing translators. Keynote Speakers Marilyn Gaddis Rose, State University of New York at Binghamton (USA) John Duval, University of Arkansas (USA) Juliane House, University of Homburg (Germany) Peter Newmark, University of Surrey (UK) Conference Topics * Aspects of Translation * Translation Theory and Practice * Choices or Options in Literary Translation * Aspects of Legal and Scientific Translation * Translators / Interpreters and Global Conflicts * Court and Conference Interpreting * Translation in the Local and Global Community * Translation and Technology * Challenges Facing Translation and Interpretation * Innovations in Teaching Translation * Translation in the UAE * Translating into Major Languages Deadline for abstract submission is August 15, 2008. Conference Organizer Department of Translation Studies College of Humanities & Social Sciences U. A. E. University Al Ain, U. A. E. Tel: +971-3-713-4732 Fax:+971-3-713-4961