Mrs. Katarina Absolon, project manager at ASAP-translation.com, gave a lecture at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.
On December 6, students from the Department of Translation Studies at Constantine the Philosopher University participated in a lecture ‘Translating for Translation Agencies in the Past, Present and Future’, led by Mrs. Absolon, ASAP-translation.com (a member of Association of Translation Companies of Slovakia).
Those who participated in the lecture had the opportunity to learn about the past and present of ASAP-translation.com, advanced project management, what it’s like to work for a translation agency and its day-to-day operation. In addition, Mrs. Absolon also presented students with details regarding the internship at the translation agency and also the specifics of cooperation with the translation company after their studies. You can find more about our lectures and news from translation industry on our page Localization.NEWS!
Department of Translation Studies at Constantine the Philosopher University
Master’s study programmes in translation and interpreting FA CPU were awarded the international quality certificate European Master’s in Translation (EMT), adding master’s studies to the network of the highest quality translation studies programmes among European universities entitled to use the label and logo EMT.
What is the goal of EMT?
The main goal of EMT is fully in line with the EU priorities for higher education: improve the quality of translator training in order to enhance the labour market integration of young language professionals. The EMT competence framework, drawn up by European experts, is at the core of the project. By training highly skilled translators in close cooperation with the language industry the EMT seeks, in the long run, to enhance the status of the entire translation profession in the EU.
ASAP-translation.com – translation agency
The ASAP-translation.com team translates more than 400,000 standard pages each year in more than 100 language combinations and in many areas of expertise. Even though ASAP-translation.com works with experienced translators, we still give opportunities to young graduates that prove they have what it takes. University graduates with a degree in translation can intern here in a special program we offer. For more information, check our website!
