Translating for the Fishing Industry

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Topics: Getting established in the translation industry
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Technical & scientific documents translation

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Start time:Apr 14, 2016 08:00 GMT     Add to calendar

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Language:English
Summary:Modern fishing industry including aquaculture provides employment to over 500 million people globally. In this webinar the trainer will provide a general review of fishing industry as a source of potential job opportunities for translators and give examples of some documents and international projects where translators' services are in constant demand. A special attention will be given to sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program. In the second part of the webinar we will focus on terminology issues related to fishing industry and available Internet resources for translators, compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication.
Description
Fish is an important source of protein as well as a wide variety of minerals and vitamins, including fatty acids. It plays an important part in the human diet and its positive impact on the human health is increasingly recognized all over the wold and it is a popular topic of numerous research projects. Fishery or catching fish is an ancient practice with at least 40,000 years history. Modern fishing industry including aquaculture provides employment to over 500 million people globally. In this webinar the trainer will provide a brief general overview of fishing industry as a source of potential job opportunities for translators and give examples of some documents and international projects where translators' services are in constant demand. A special attention will be given to sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program. In the second part of the webinar we will focus on terminology issues related to fishing industry and available Internet resources for translators. We will also touch the issue of compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication.
Target audience
This session can be interesting and useful to those who are making their first steps in fishery translation but also to those who specialize in fishery transaltion but understand the value of learning from others' experience. You are all very welcome!
Learning objectives
You will learn about:
-a brief overview of the general picture and the main trends of modern fishing industry
-the international organizations and programs related to fishing industry
-the areas of fishing industry where translators' services are in constant demand
-an example of sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program.
-terminology issues related to fishing industry and available Internet resources for translators.
-compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication.


Prerequisites
You need to be a professional translator or an experienced professional in fisheries or adajcent areas with an excellent command of your native and target languages.
Program
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* a brief overview of the general picture and the main trends of modern fishing industry
* the international organizations and programs related to fishing industry
* the areas of fishing industry where translators' services are in constant demand
*an example of sustainable fishing practices, Marine Stewardship Council and its ecolabel and fishery certification program.
*terminology issues related to fishing industry
*available Internet resources for translators.
*compiling dictionaries and glossaries for your own use and publication.


Registration and payment information (click to expand)
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Virtual platform system requirements
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• Required: Windows Vista – Windows 10
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• Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled
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• Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
• Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended)


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• Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan)
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• Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
• Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended)

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Created by
 Anneta Vysotskaya    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Anneta Vysotskaya graduated the English Department of the Far Eastern State University (Vladivostok, Russia) in 1983. After working for one year as a school teacher she was invited to join the staff of the Scientific Information Department of the Institute of Marine Biology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. She worked there for 20 years reaching the position of a leading translator. Her main expertise is in environmental, fisheries, food, health, medical and business translation. In 2004, she moved with her family to New Zealand and had to start as a freelance translator and interpreter practically from zero. She translated for many clients from all over the world. She also works as a community interpreter since 2005.

Аннета Высоцкая закончила отделение английской филологии Дальневосточного государственного университета в 1983 году. Около 20 лет работала штатным переводчиком в Институте биологии моря и журнала "Биология моря", в том числе ведущим переводчиком, а также переводила для других научных учреждений Российской академии наук. Выполняла переводы для Торгово-промышленной палаты. Она специализируется в переводе в области охраны природы, биологии, рыбного хозяйства, здравоохранения, медицины, пищевой промышленности, а также имеет большой опыт перевода во многих других областях. Неоднократно была переводчиком на международных научных конференциях. С 2004 году проживает в Новой Зеландии, активно работает переводчиком-фрилансером, оказывая переводческие услуги для клиентов в разных странах мира. С 2005 года занимается устным переводом в больницах и других учреждениях Новой Зеландии. С 2005 года занимается устным переводом в социальной сфере.
General discussions on this training

Translating for the Fishing Industry
Masako Johnson
Masako Johnson Identity Verified
Local time: 03:09
English to Japanese
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Qualified?Mar 10, 2016

Hi,

I took your webiner, "Translation for Environmental Organization." And, I became interested in fishing industry after I took the class. I have never translated in this field. Am I qualified to take this class?


 
Anneta Vysotskaya
Anneta Vysotskaya Identity Verified
Local time: 22:09
Member (2005)
English to Russian
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QualifiedMar 11, 2016

Hi Masako
This webinar can be interesting and useful for those who specialize in translation for fishing industry and for those who are just starting it. Therefore you are qualified for the webinar
Kind regards
Anneta

[Edited at 2016-03-11 09:13 GMT]


 
Ivana Burges
Ivana Burges Identity Verified
Argentina
Local time: 06:09
English to Spanish
Qualified?Mar 16, 2016

Hi!
I'm studying to become a translator, and the fishing industry is one of the main industries where I live. Am I qualified to take this class being only a student?
Thank you.


 
Anneta Vysotskaya
Anneta Vysotskaya Identity Verified
Local time: 22:09
Member (2005)
English to Russian
+ ...
Qualified?Apr 14, 2016

Hi ivabur
Sorry for the delayed reply. I've just seen it
Yes, you are qualified to take this class, this can help you to have a better picture of translating for fisheries.
Kind regards
Anneta


 
Evonymus (Ewa Kazmierczak)
Evonymus (Ewa Kazmierczak) Identity Verified
Poland
Local time: 10:09
Member (2010)
English to Polish
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price?Apr 20, 2016

Hello Anneta,
what is the price for this course?
thank you, regards, Ewa


 
price?Apr 22, 2016

Evonymus (Ewa Kazmierczak) wrote:

Hello Anneta,
what is the price for this course?
thank you, regards, Ewa


Hi Ewa,

Thank you for your interest in the training. We live session has already taken place but you may be interested in purchasing unlimited access to the video and handouts at http://www.proz.com/translator-training/course/12824 The 90 minutes video with handouts can be purchased at 25 USD. A certificate of attendance will be issued upon course completion as per attendee's request via support, http://www.proz.com/support/
Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any doubts. Thanks!

My bests,
Helen


 

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