Becoming A Translator For Dummies

Dr. Regina Galasso’s research, writing, and outreach projects highlight the role of translation in literary histories and contemporary culture. She creates and supports ways to promote translation education to encourage greater understanding of this needed service and intellectual activity. She is an associate professor and director of the Translation Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

• Introduction 1Part 1: Understanding What Translation Is All About 9Chapter 1: Turning Your Attention to Translation 11Chapter 2: Recognizing the Importance of Translators and Their Translations 33Chapter 3: Becoming a Professional Translator 47Part 2: Getting Your Head in the Game: Education and Training 63Chapter 4: Building Your Skill Set 65Chapter 5: Checking Out University Programs 79Chapter 6: Expanding Your Options with Non-University Programs 99Chapter 7: Focusing on Specialization, Certification, Certificates, and Professional Development 109Part 3: Creating Translations 121Chapter 8: Adopting an Effective and Efficient Translation Process 123Chapter 9: Inviting Machine Translation into Your Office 137Chapter 10: Accepting That Translation Changes Everything 149Chapter 11: Exploring Translator Ethics 157Part 4: Making Translation Your Career or Business 169Chapter 12: Choosing a Way to Work: Employed or Self-Employed 171Chapter 13: Curating the Range of Professional Services to Offer 181Chapter 14: Setting Up Your Work Environment and Choosing Your Tools 197Chapter 15: Breaking Into the Profession 207Chapter 16: Getting Paid and Recognized 217Part 5: The Part of Tens 229Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Getting Started as a Translator 231Chapter 18: Ten Influential Translators and Supporters of Translation 239Chapter 19: Ten Additional Sources to Help You Succeed in Translation 247Index 253