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Translator identities: multiple personalities or a dynamic whole?

by Sarah Dillon

How important is it to you to speak another language? How is ‘being multilingual’ viewed in your country? How closely do you identify with the translation profession? These were just some of the questions asked by Floriana Badalotti, a PhD candidate from Monash University, in a session titled Considerations on the Cultural Identity of Interpreters and Translators at the 2008 AUSIT Biennial National Conference in Brisbane. [Read more…]

Last updated: 16 December, 2008 by Sarah Dillon. Filed Under: Language and languages, Professional development, Translation profession and industry Tagged With: Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators, cultural identity, multilingualism, Professional development