LISA-Lessius Forum
10-12 December 2007
Lessius University College
Antwerp, Belgium
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Monday - December 10 / Lessius and LISA Workshops and The Forum Welcome Reception
LISA Function /Session Topics
08:00-09:00 LISA Workshop Registrations and Hospitality desk
09:00-17:00 Teaching Localization (Methodologies, Curriculum, Tools and Technologies)Dr. Hendrik Kockaert - Lessius University College
Drs. Tom Vanallemeersch - Lessius University College
09:00-17:00 Introduction to the Globalization Industry and its Application to Academic StudiesArle Lommel - LISA
15:00-18:30 Forum Registration and Exhibition Opens
18:30-20:00 Welcome Reception
20:00-21:30 Speakers DinnerInvitation Only

Tuesday - December 11 / LISA-Lessius Forum
LISA Function /Session Topics
08:00-09:00 Forum Registration & Product Exhibition
09:00-09:15 Welcome and Introduction

Prof. Dr. Frieda Steurs - Head of Department, Applied Language Studies, Professor in Terminology and Language Technology, Lessius University College
Michael Anobile - Managing Director, LISA
09:15-09:45 Terminology Management as Part of the Translation Process – How Companies Find the Skills They Need

Barbara Inge Karsch - Terminology Researcher, Microsoft Corporation
09:45-10:15 The Importance of Education for the Localization Industry

Drs. Marcel Thelen - Head of Department for Translation and Interpreting and Senior Lecturer in Translation and Terminology, Maastricht School of International Communication, Zuyd University
10:15-10:45 Industry Relevance of Translation Student Perception of Localization Issues

Christophe Declercq - Lecturer in Translation with Localization, Imperial College London and Antwerp University College
Daniela Ford - Lecturer, University of Westminster
10:45-11:15 Fostering Public Awareness of Localization Issues

Julia Otmakhova - Linguistic Expert, Palex Ltd
11:15-11:45 Refreshment Break & Product Exhibition
11:45-12:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: Cooperation Between Academic and Commercial Institutions

Moderated by Prof. Dr. Frieda Steurs - Head of Department, Applied Language Studies, Professor in Terminology and Language Technology, Lessius University College
Barbara Inge Karsch - Terminology Researcher, Microsoft Corporation
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dirk Schmitz - Professor, Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Julia Otmakhova - Linguistic Expert, Palex Ltd
Thomas Vackier - Localization Specialist, Yamagata Europe
Mag. Notburga Rotheneder - Research Assistant, University of Vienna, The Center for Translation Studies
Arle Lommel - Publications Manager, LISA
PhD. Gabriele Sauberer - Executive Secretary, TermNet
Andrzej Zydroń - CTO, XML-INTL
12:45-14:00 Lunch/Product Exhibition
CONCURRENT SESSIONS - PLEASE NOTE TIMING
14:00-16:00 Curriculum Design, and Teaching Best Practice Standards & Technology Resource Channel
14:00-14:30 Training Opportunities for Teachers in Professional Translation in the Field of eContent Localization

Daniel Zielinski - Researcher and Lecturer, Saarland University, eCoLoTrain Project
14:00-14:30
Localization Related Standards

Andrzej Zydroń - CTO, XML-INTL
Arle Lommel - Publications Manager, LISA
14:00-15:00
Translation Resource Management in a Global Company

Rudy Tirry - Country Manager, Lionbridge
14:30-15:00 Designing Curricula in Localization for Students with a Humanities Background

Prof. Dr. Uwe Reinke - University Lecturer, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Translation and Multilingual Communication
14:30-15:00
Localization Tools and Compatibility: Technical Aspects

Gerrit Sanders - Localization Consultant, Xenotext
15:00-15:30 Between Academia and the Needs of Industry - The Anhalt Bachelor and Master Curriculum in Software Localization

Martina Panzer - Researcher and Lecturer, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
15:00-15:30
The New European Standard “Translation Services – Service Requirements” (EN 15038:2006) and Its Relevance for Language Industry and Training

PhD. Gabriele Sauberer - Executive Secretary, TermNet
15:00-15:30
The Role of CAT Tools in Accelerating Translation Delivery and Enhancing Quality Assurance Practices

Massimo Ghislandi - Global Marketing Initiatives Manager, SDL International
15:30-16:00 10 Years of Localization Teaching in Ireland - The Challenges, The Outlook and Fruitful Industrial Collaboration

Dr. Sharon O'Brien - Lecturer, Dublin City University
15:30-16:00
Textual Conventions in Localization: What the Industry Can Learn from Translation Studies

Miguel A. Jimenez - Lecturer and Researcher, The School of Translation and Interpretation at the University of Granada
15:30-16:00
The SDL TRADOS Certification Program

Massimo Ghislandi - Global Marketing Initiatives Manager, SDL International
16:00-16:30 Refreshment Break & Product Exhibition
CONCURRENT SESSIONS - PLEASE NOTE TIMING
16:30-18:00 Curriculum Design, and Teaching Best Practice Standards & Technology
16:30-17:00 Teaching Localization and Translation Technologies at the University Jaume I: The Experience So Far and New Challenges as an Official Master Program

Prof. Dr. Amparo Alcina - Professor, Senior Lecturer, Universitat Jaume I
Laura Ramírez Polo - University Lecturer, Universitat de Valencia
16:30-17:00
Teaching Terminology Online for Translator Training in Florida

Dr. Elizabeth Lowe McCoy - Associate Director and Associate Scholar, University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies
17:00-17:30 Preparing Students for the Translation Market: a Professional Master Program at Lille III University

Prof. Dr. Ilse Depraetere - Professor of English Linguistics, Lille III University
17:00-17:30
Teaching Translation Technologies with Online Sessions

Angelika Zerfass - Consultant, zaac
17:30-18:00

17:30-18:00
LICS: The “Language Industry Certification System”

A global brand name for certification in the language industry (ON/TermNet)

PhD. Gabriele Sauberer - Executive Secretary, TermNet
18:00-18:15 Wrap-up and Adjourn

18:15-19:00 Forum Reception
19:00-20:30 Conference Dinner

Wednesday - December 12 / Lessius and LISA Workshops
LISA Function /Session Topics
08:00-09:00 LISA Workshop Registrations and Hospitality desk
09:00-17:00 Standards and Certification in the Language IndustryPhD. Gabriele Sauberer - TermNet
Peter Jonas - Austrian Standards Institute
09:00-17:00 How to Maximize the Use of Localization Industry StandardsAndrzej Zydroń - XML-INTL
Arle Lommel - LISA

 

Sponsors

Language Technologies, Tools, and Services Solutions Exhibition
· Lionbridge · SDL International · Yamagata Europe ·