International Conference on Role of Translation in Nation building, Nationalism and Supra-Nationalism

The Indian Translators Association (ITAINDIA), a Regular Member of the International Federation of Translators (FIT), and LINGUAINDIA are about to hold their second International Conference from 16-19 December, 2010. More than 500 scholars will gather at the Instituto Cervantes (Spanish Cultural Center), 48, Hanuman Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi, where language professionals and academicians from leading national and international universities will discuss “The Role of Translation in Nation building, Nationalism and Supra-Nationalism”. More than 150 speakers representing 60 universities from 25 countries will share knowledge about translation, interpretation and alike activities that play an important role in the socio-economic and cultural growth of a country. The conference would serve as a vibrant platform for experts and learners to enhance their expertise through discussions on diverse subjects linked to Translation, Interpretation, Diplomacy, Nation Branding, Cultural Diversity, Teaching and Training in Translation, Terminology Management & Project Management in Translation, Machine tools, Technology and Innovation in Translation. The experts will discuss the huge importance of Translation as a tool for the national integration and cultural diversity. It is heartening to know that Government as well as Corporate entities including CIIL, TDIL, Instituto Cervantes (Spanish Cultural Center), International Federation of Translators (FIT), Dev Sanskriti University, Zeitgeist Asia, Transwelt, El Dorado Academy, Adayana Learning and German Book Office have extended their support to the proposed International Conference which is all set to create the next benchmark in the translation industry of India. Dr. Pranav Pandya, Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti University and Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain, Joint Secretary, MHRD, Government of India have kindly agreed to be the Guest of honour as Chief Guest respectively. The conference will also witness presence of special guests and keynote speakers including Dr. Swarnlata, TDIL, Department of Information Technology; Dr. Oscar Pujol, Director, Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi; Dr. Anil Dhingra, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Dr. P.P Giridhar, CIIL, Mysore; Mr. Rana Banerji, IAS, Mr. N.L. Lakhanpal, Ex-Director General, Foreign Trade; Dr. G Chaudhari, Director, School of Foreign Languages, IGNOU; Mr. Sanjay Ganjoo, CEO, Bhaskar Foundation and Dr. Georgeta Ciobanu, Politehnica University of Timisoara to name a few. Pre-conference and post –conference workshops, roundtables and panel discussions on Machine Tools would complete the Conference. The event partner LINGUAINDIA plans to organize the Pre-Conference Workshop on “Project Management, Quality Standards and Technology Integration in Translation” coordinated by Prof. Ravi Kumar, Conference Convenor & President of Indian Translators Association. For any further details, please contact: The Secretariat Indian Translators Association K-5/B, Lower Ground Floor Kalkaji, New Delhi -110019 Tel: +91-11-26291676, 41675530 E-mail: info@itaindia.org Conference Link: http://www.itaindia.org/itaindia2010.php Registration Form Link: http://www.itaindia.org/Registration_Form.doc Conference Brochure: http://www.itaindia.org/conference_brochure.pdf All rights belong to ostom, Use of this post is allowed provided this link is present at the end of the article http://getdirectclient.blogspot.com