{"id":1615,"date":"2023-02-19T20:49:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T20:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/CLD\/?post_type=eventbrite_events&#038;p=1615"},"modified":"2023-09-18T03:00:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T03:00:29","slug":"cld-cafe-march-to-june-2023","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/CLD\/eventbrite-event\/cld-cafe-march-to-june-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"CLD Cafe: June 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Translation Slam \u7ffb\u8bd1\u64c2\u53f0 Featuring Sijin Xian vs. Arthur Wan<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023<br \/>\nTime: 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern Time \/ 12:00-1:30 PM Pacific Time<br \/>\nVenue: Zoom (event link will be shared via Email to registered attendees)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/YwpBhbBtW2Uaqxas8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/YwpBhbBtW2Uaqxas8<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Monday, June 19th, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our inaugural CLD Translation Slam celebrates the art\u00a0of translation by\u00a0showcasing two brilliant translators going head-to-head, as they compete to translate a challenging English text into Chinese and compare notes on their techniques. Hear them comment on each other&#8217;s work, and discover how each translator brings their unique skill set to the table.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">During this 1.5-hour session on Zoom, you will also have the opportunity to pick the brains of two veteran translators. Ask them about their process, discover their tips and tricks, and gain an understanding of how they approach a translation project. Those who attend the Zoom session live on June 21st will be eligible for 1 ATA-approved CE point.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The source text used for the Translation Slam can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/CLD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-Worst-Friend-Date-I-Ever-Had-Source-Text-for-CLD-Translation-Slam.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Featuring:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b>Sijin Xian<br \/>\n<\/b>Sijin Xian, CT is an ATA-certified English&lt;&gt;Chinese translator, subtitler, and Mandarin interpreter based in Silver Spring, Maryland, right outside of Washington D.C. She holds a BA in English from Sichuan International Studies University and an MA in Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs from American University. A translator specializing in research reports for non-governmental organizations since 2014, she branched out into audiovisual translation in 2018 and regularly subtitles entertainment and streaming content into Chinese, including multiple Academy Award-winning titles. She also translates personal and official documents and provides interpreting services for researchers and immigration law firms. She currently serves on the leadership councils of ATA\u2019s Chinese Language Division and Audiovisual Division.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b>Arthur Wan<br \/>\n<\/b>Arthur Wan is a professional translator and interpreter based in Ontario, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in American Literature from Shanghai International Studies University (SHISU) and has served as an English instructor at the institution for seven years. He is certified as a translator (ENG&lt;&gt;CHI) by ATIO\/CTTIC in Canada and is an associate member of ATA. Arthur&#8217;s academic and translation works have been published in both China and America. Currently, he owns and operates a language services company catering to clients in North America and China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Translation Slam \u7ffb\u8bd1\u64c2\u53f0 Featuring Sijin Xian vs. Arthur Wan Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 Time: 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern Time \/ 12:00-1:30 PM Pacific Time Venue: Zoom (event link will be shared via Email to registered attendees) Register at\u00a0https:\/\/forms.gle\/YwpBhbBtW2Uaqxas8 by Monday, June 19th, 2023. 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