Summer school: Call for applications

Nida School for Translation Studies (NSTS)

The Nida School for Transaltion Studies is a program of the E.A.Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible Society. Its mission is to support advanced training and research into translation studies (understood as inclusive of the history and practice of Bible translation). Supporting institutions include the Translation Center at UMass-Amherst, Istituto San Pellegrino, the Society of Biblical Literature, The United Bible Societies (UBS), and SIL International. The theme of the 2009 session is "Translation and Culture." 2009 Nida Professors Theo Hermans (University College London): leading authority in translation and culture; professor of Dutch and Comparative Literature; author of The Conference of Tongues St. Jerome 2007 Tan Zaixi (Hong Kong Baptist University): leading authority in Chinese translation discourse and translation theory and history; research fellow Centre for Translation; author of A Short History of Translation in the West The Commercial Press 2006 2009 Special Lecturers Leonard Greenspoon (Creighton University): Klutznick Professor in Jewish Civilization and Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies and of Theology; author of Jewish Translators and Translations of the Bible forthcoming Lynne Long (Warwick University): member of the Centre for Translation and Comparative Cultural Studies; research interests in the history of Bible translation into English and translation of dramatic texts; author of Translation and Religion: Holy Untranslatable Multilingual Matters 2005 2009 Teaching Staff Stefano Arduini (University of Urbino), Steve Berneking (Nida Institute), Edwin Gentzler (UMass-Amherst), Valerie Henitiuk (University of East Anglia), James Maxey (Lutheran Bible Translators), Paul Soukup SJ (Santa Clara University), Phil Towner (Nida Institute), María José García Vizcaíno (Montclair State University), and others to be determined. Associates: The 2009 NSTS will admit a globally representative class of 20 qualified associates. Successful candidates will hold a completed or nearly completed doctorate in a discipline related to translation studies or biblical studies as well as field and/or professional experience in translation. The NSTS will comprise lectures and seminars, tutorials and directed readings. Prior to arriving at the School, associates will be expected to submit a draft research paper, engaging with the theme of the School. After revising this draft in light of the presentations, associates will present and defend a second draft during the course of the School. An abstract (250-300 words) of the paper must be submitted with the application. Expenses: Associates will be responsible for their own airfare and local transportation to and from Misano. The NSTS will waive fees and cover the cost of room and board. Associates requiring visas to enter Italy are encouraged to begin the visa application process immediately upon acceptance into the School. Applications: Candidates must fill out the online application form and submit it along with a current CV and an abstract of a research paper to: Ms Dulce Alvarado (DAlvarado@americanbible.org; 212-408 8752)