Department of English and American Studies
Translation and Interpreting Section
Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

is pleased to invite you to the

Translation and Interpreting Forum Olomouc 2017

"Translating the Wor(l)d: Beyond Language"

November 10–11, 2017

Since 2011, when it was held for the first time, the Translation and Interpreting Forum Olomouc has established itself as an open platform which is not limited only to an academic exchange within translation and interpreting studies research but embraces discussion with all players in the field of cross-language communication (see archive for TIFO 2014, 2012 and 2011).

The 2017 conference theme "Translating the Wor(l)d: Beyond Language" reflects upon the fact that translation has become a major communication modality of the post-modern globalized world. The conference aims at mapping the landscape of this specific human activity by exploring the increasing complexity of language communication. The featured guest speakers for TIFO 2017 are Franz Pöchhacker (University of Vienna) and Aline Remael (University of Antwerp). Conference sections are suggested as follows:

● translator's and interpreter's role and ethics in global/local
   communication
● formative aspects of the profession: developing inclinations,
   aptitudes, and skills
● quality throughout the translation/interpreting process 		● crossing language borders: a major challenge, or a source of
   inspiration?
● translation technology, its position, requirements, and benefits
● translating literature as a way to the knowledge of the world

We welcome BOTH papers presenting results of academic research AND contributions by professionals in the field. The invitation to participate is extended to all parties concerned: academics (teachers and students), professional translators and interpreters, trade organisations and professional institutions, publishing houses, agencies providing language services, "in-house" language departments of transnational corporations, companies developing support tools and technology, et cetera.

The list of speakers has been closed (preliminary programme here). Registration for non-presenting participants is still open. For further details see the registration form.
 
Selected papers are to be published in a peer-reviewed thematic volume, as a special issue of Czech and Slovak Linguistic Review journal. Publications from previous TIFO conferences are available here: 2014, 2012, 2011. See also OMLM Vol. 4 on TQA.

Detailed programme:

The detailed programme can be downloaded here.

For participants arriving on Thursday there will be an evening guided tour around Olomouc historical inner city and a welcome drink. Meeting point for the guided tour is in front of the Olomouc Town Hall at the main square "Horní náměstí" (see on Google Maps) at 5:30 pm. The welcome drink begins 6:30 pm at the restaurant "Svatováclavský pivovar" (see on Google Maps).


Venue:
The conference will take place at Palacký University Arts Centre, Univerzitní 3, Olomouc (see on Google Maps).

 
Registration and payment:
Please fill in the electronic registration form (download here) and send it by e-mail to . The conference fee is 40 EUR / 1,100 CZK. See payment details here.

Organising Committee:
Ondřej Klabal
Pavel Král
Ondřej Molnár
Jitka Zehnalová
Josefína Zubáková



 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation:

dormsWe can offer accommodation for a reduced price at the university dormitories. Single rooms (1 bed) and shared rooms (2 beds) are available. The prices range from 10 to 25 EUR per night. Capacities are limited, accommodation can be guaranteed only for early registrations. If interested, please fill in the appropriate part of the registration form.

In case you want to arrange accommodation on your own, some suggestions for hotels follow. All are either within a walking distance from the venue or just a few stops away by bus or tram. Prices are for a single room.

(1) Hotel U Dómu *** from 50 EUR
(2) Penzion Na Hradě *** from 58 EUR
(3) Hotel Arigone *** from 83 EUR
(4) Hotel Alley **** from 73 EUR
(5) Hotel NH Olomouc Congress **** From 111 EUR
(6) Cosy Corner Hostel hostel from 17 EUR
   
More options...
 

About the City of Olomouc:

OlomoucOlomouc is the capital of the region of Central Moravia and belongs to the oldest cities of the Czech Republic. The region is distinguished for its agriculture, industry and beautiful countryside, as well as its historical and cultural traditions. The city dates back to the ninth century, when it was a power centre of the Great Moravian Kingdom, the oldest Slavonic state. Today Olomouc has above 100,000 inhabitants and its long history makes it one of the most beautiful cities of the Czech Republic, mainly due to its well preserved historical inner city (after Prague, second largest in the Czech Republic). More...

 

About Palacký University:

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Palacký University in Olomouc is the second oldest university in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest in Central Europe. Drawing on more than 400-year tradition of higher education it is nowadays a renowned centre for teaching and research. University attracts students from other European and overseas countries. With more than 23,000 students on eight faculties, it provides quality education and excellent background for research in the wide range of academic disciplines. More...

About us:

Translation courses have been taught at the Department of English and American studies for decades. In response to general demand for a specialized major in translation studies, a B.A. study programme English for Translation and Interpreting opened and accepted first students in 2007. Since then the M.A. programme has been accredited as well, opening for the first undergraduates in 2011. The Translation and Interpreting Section is a young team of academics seeking to train a new generation of professionals ready to answer the challenges of the translation and interpreting trade. Major support for building the new study programmes came from the EU grants. More...