Translation beginners to experts all know that research is important. Not a day goes by without ransacking dictionaries or wandering forever on the web. When you don't have all day to spend just on research, it is crucial that you know how to do it effectively. In this seminar, our guest speaker, an experienced translator and teacher, will present the skills that let you work more efficiently. A wide range of subjects from electronic dictionaries to Internet search will be covered. (The presentation will be in Japanese.)
Speaker: Yumiko Fukai
Yumiko Fukai is a Tokyo native and graduate of Sophia University’s Faculty of Foreign Studies, majoring in French Studies. She works as a translator and educator, teaching basic translation and computer skills, and runs her own translation company, Nest Co. Ltd. She is also administrator of a website specializing in dictionaries and reference books. She has a depth of experience in media and arts-related translation and related work, including TV, film, theater, and music-related projects. Among her works are the stage play “Our Bad Magnet," the photography collection “RyUlysses,” the English subtitles for “JUKAI: Mount Fuji Suicide Forest,” and the bi-lingual graphic novel "The 47 Ronin." She has a wide range of interests including enjoying live performances (theater, rakugo, music, and figure skating) and playing musical instruments.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Time: 14:00-17:00
Doors open: 13.30
Place: Forum 8, Shibuya
Room: 991, 9F
Address: Dogenzaka 2-10-7, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043; Phone: 03-3780-0008
Cost: JAT members free; non-members 1,000 yen (advance registration is not necessary)
Koryukai: From 17:15 (advance registration is not necessary, register and pay at seminar reception)
Venue: B.Y.G.
Dogenzaka 2-19-14, Shibuya; Tel: 03-3461-8574
Cost: 2,000 yen (food only/cash bar)