Translation Forum
26 May (Fri) 27 May (Sat) 28 May (Sun)The second edition of the AFCC Translation Forum shines a spotlight on the many roles that translators undertake in promoting diverse stories and cultures, and discuss how they promote literary translation, both in education and for the general public. Additionally, the challenges and opportunities of translating children's literature are discussed, along with the evolving role of human translators in the age of AI.
The AFCC Translation Forum is supported by the National Translation Committee.
All AFCC Translation Forum sessions are accessible via the AFCC 4-Day Festival Pass only.
26 May (Friday)
Translating Middle Grade Books
26 May | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Workshop | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | L5, Imagination Room
27 May (Saturday)
Keynote: Our Many Identities—Translator as Advocate and Bridge
27 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Panel | L16, The Pod
Panel | L16, The Pod
Publishing Translated Kidlit: Challenges and Opportunities
27 May | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Panel | L16, The Pod
Panel | L16, The Pod
28 May (Sunday)
大师班: 翻译绘本的艺术
Masterclass: Translating Picture Books with Ajia
Masterclass: Translating Picture Books with Ajia
28 May | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Masterclass | Chinese | L3, Drama Centre Function Room 2
Masterclass | Chinese | L3, Drama Centre Function Room 2
The Role of the Translator in the Age of AI
28 May | 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Panel | L16, The Pod
Panel | L16, The Pod
A Focus on the Bai Meigui: Promoting Translation through Competitions
28 May | 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Panel | L16, The Pod
Panel | L16, The Pod
Why Children Should Read World Literature
28 May | 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Panel | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | L5, Possibility Room
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Bringing Translation to the Classroom
28 May | 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Panel | L16, The Pod
Panel | L16, The Pod
