GE2024-08
會議傳譯博大精深，當中即時傳譯可謂「非凡人可為之」，因傳譯員要聆聽並同時精確翻譯原文。
通識(CEDARS-GE)邀請到擁有超過30年翻譯經驗的張敬文博士傳授「獨門武功」，大家學成以後不但從事翻譯工作事半功倍，亦能提升語文能力，並懂得利用科技去學習，對本科是否翻譯的同學也有實際效用，歡迎所有同學參與。
If you think that simultaneous interpretation as a form of conference interpretation only means to master the languages, you may need to think twice! It is not just about one single element but a wide range of knowledge, common sense and daily life experience that contribute to success.
This series of workshops is suitable for all students who are interested in this topic. No prior experience is needed.
#1 一心二用 舉重若輕 Split Attention and Enjoying the Adrenaline
會議傳譯員一心二用，一邊細心聆聽講者發言，一邊將講者的發言翻成另一種語言，還要聆聽自己的聲音，以免錯漏。也許會議傳譯才稱得上特異功能，因爲傳譯員要同時聆聽、理解、分析、說話。傳譯員的知識和技能，包括精通最少兩種語言，在電光石火之間作出反應，熟悉主題和相關詞彙，在高壓環境下面對大量觀眾也可以保持鎮定。大家定會發現，學會這套獨門武功，不論是學習還是發展事業，都會事半功倍。
對會議傳譯員來說，「一剎那代表永恆」，因爲他們必須馬上把原來的訊息準確完整地傳達。這份工作壓力大，回報高。當大家掌握了在壓力下處理大量信息的技能和知識，便可以舉重若輕。無論你是會議傳譯員還是從事其他職業，適當的壓力，會令大家工作得更快更好。
Conference interpreters split their attention by listening carefully to the speakers in one language and interpreting what the speakers say in another, not to mention listening to their own voice for quality assurance. Conference interpreters are arguably human beings with super powers because they are listening, understanding, analyzing and speaking at the same time. The necessary knowledge and skills include an excellent command of at least two languages, responding in a matter of split second, knowledge of the subject matter and relevant terminology, and staying calm while performing to a large audience under very intimidating settings. Participants will find the tool box of a conference interpreter very useful to their study and career development.
“Three seconds is an eternity” for a conference interpreter who must convey the original message accurately and completely without waiting. The job is stressful, and well-paid of course. Once you have acquired the skills and knowledge for handling a mass of facts under pressure, you will in fact enjoy the adrenaline. Whether you are working as conference interpreter or doing other jobs, a suitable amount of adrenaline will simply help us work better and faster.
Date: 03/10/2024 (Thu)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Room CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building
Language: Cantonese
Registration Session #1: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=96441
#2 傳統智慧 嶄新科技 Old School Wisdom, New Age technology
語言既複雜又奇妙。有研究人員認為，理解和運用語言這種獨一無二的功能，只有人腦才能執行。會議傳譯員不會被機器取代，但如果傳譯員的譯文像機器翻譯，那麼他們便會被取代。傳譯員經過多年實踐和累積經驗，掌握了各種技能，信息便彷彿會在他們的腦海中通過特別的途徑傳送，這是機器「學」不來的。
話雖如此，科技對翻譯員和傳譯員其實非常管用。會議傳譯員要為會議作最佳準備，包括編詞彙表，熟悉主題，並多了解講者的背景，利用科技的確可以提高工作效率。對身處21世紀的文字工作者來說，電腦輔助翻譯(CAT) 的多種尖端工具均大派用場，當中包括電子詞典、索引軟件(concordancer)、翻譯記憶庫 (translation memory)、文體指南(style guide)。這裏順帶一提，不要以為網上的信息定必準確。分享過後，大家便不會被AI所騙。
Language is both complex and marvellous. Some researchers argue that the unique function of understanding and using language can best be performed by the human brain. Conference interpreters won’t be replaced by machines, but those who interpret like a machine will. It takes constant practice and years of experience to master the skills of conference interpreting, which seem to create new neural pathways in the interpreter’s brain, something difficult for a machine to learn.
That said, IT is in fact very instrumental to translators and conference interpreters. In making the best preparations possible for a meeting by building glossaries, acquiring knowledge of the subject matter, and getting to know more about the speakers, conference interpreters do work more efficiently with IT. Many state-of-the-art computer-aided translation (CAT) tools, including electronic dictionaries, concordancer, translation memory, terminology database, and style guide, are useful for language professionals in the 21st century. By the way, don’t assume that you will always get accurate information by browsing the Internet. You won’t be fooled by AI after the sharing.
Date: 10/10/2024 (Thu)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Room CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building
Language: Cantonese
Registration Session #2: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=96443
Registration starts at 10:00 on 10 Sep (Tue).
通識(CEDARS-GE)邀請到擁有超過30年翻譯經驗的張敬文博士傳授「獨門武功」，大家學成以後不但從事翻譯工作事半功倍，亦能提升語文能力，並懂得利用科技去學習，對本科是否翻譯的同學也有實際效用，歡迎所有同學參與。
If you think that simultaneous interpretation as a form of conference interpretation only means to master the languages, you may need to think twice! It is not just about one single element but a wide range of knowledge, common sense and daily life experience that contribute to success.
This series of workshops is suitable for all students who are interested in this topic. No prior experience is needed.
#1 一心二用 舉重若輕 Split Attention and Enjoying the Adrenaline
會議傳譯員一心二用，一邊細心聆聽講者發言，一邊將講者的發言翻成另一種語言，還要聆聽自己的聲音，以免錯漏。也許會議傳譯才稱得上特異功能，因爲傳譯員要同時聆聽、理解、分析、說話。傳譯員的知識和技能，包括精通最少兩種語言，在電光石火之間作出反應，熟悉主題和相關詞彙，在高壓環境下面對大量觀眾也可以保持鎮定。大家定會發現，學會這套獨門武功，不論是學習還是發展事業，都會事半功倍。
對會議傳譯員來說，「一剎那代表永恆」，因爲他們必須馬上把原來的訊息準確完整地傳達。這份工作壓力大，回報高。當大家掌握了在壓力下處理大量信息的技能和知識，便可以舉重若輕。無論你是會議傳譯員還是從事其他職業，適當的壓力，會令大家工作得更快更好。
Conference interpreters split their attention by listening carefully to the speakers in one language and interpreting what the speakers say in another, not to mention listening to their own voice for quality assurance. Conference interpreters are arguably human beings with super powers because they are listening, understanding, analyzing and speaking at the same time. The necessary knowledge and skills include an excellent command of at least two languages, responding in a matter of split second, knowledge of the subject matter and relevant terminology, and staying calm while performing to a large audience under very intimidating settings. Participants will find the tool box of a conference interpreter very useful to their study and career development.
“Three seconds is an eternity” for a conference interpreter who must convey the original message accurately and completely without waiting. The job is stressful, and well-paid of course. Once you have acquired the skills and knowledge for handling a mass of facts under pressure, you will in fact enjoy the adrenaline. Whether you are working as conference interpreter or doing other jobs, a suitable amount of adrenaline will simply help us work better and faster.
Date: 03/10/2024 (Thu)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Room CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building
Language: Cantonese
Registration Session #1: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=96441
#2 傳統智慧 嶄新科技 Old School Wisdom, New Age technology
語言既複雜又奇妙。有研究人員認為，理解和運用語言這種獨一無二的功能，只有人腦才能執行。會議傳譯員不會被機器取代，但如果傳譯員的譯文像機器翻譯，那麼他們便會被取代。傳譯員經過多年實踐和累積經驗，掌握了各種技能，信息便彷彿會在他們的腦海中通過特別的途徑傳送，這是機器「學」不來的。
話雖如此，科技對翻譯員和傳譯員其實非常管用。會議傳譯員要為會議作最佳準備，包括編詞彙表，熟悉主題，並多了解講者的背景，利用科技的確可以提高工作效率。對身處21世紀的文字工作者來說，電腦輔助翻譯(CAT) 的多種尖端工具均大派用場，當中包括電子詞典、索引軟件(concordancer)、翻譯記憶庫 (translation memory)、文體指南(style guide)。這裏順帶一提，不要以為網上的信息定必準確。分享過後，大家便不會被AI所騙。
Language is both complex and marvellous. Some researchers argue that the unique function of understanding and using language can best be performed by the human brain. Conference interpreters won’t be replaced by machines, but those who interpret like a machine will. It takes constant practice and years of experience to master the skills of conference interpreting, which seem to create new neural pathways in the interpreter’s brain, something difficult for a machine to learn.
That said, IT is in fact very instrumental to translators and conference interpreters. In making the best preparations possible for a meeting by building glossaries, acquiring knowledge of the subject matter, and getting to know more about the speakers, conference interpreters do work more efficiently with IT. Many state-of-the-art computer-aided translation (CAT) tools, including electronic dictionaries, concordancer, translation memory, terminology database, and style guide, are useful for language professionals in the 21st century. By the way, don’t assume that you will always get accurate information by browsing the Internet. You won’t be fooled by AI after the sharing.
Date: 10/10/2024 (Thu)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Room CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building
Language: Cantonese
Registration Session #2: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=96443
Registration starts at 10:00 on 10 Sep (Tue).
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 03 Oct 2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Room CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Room CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building |
Bio of Instructor(s) 導師簡介:
 | 張敬文博士 (資深翻譯員及傳譯員) Dr. Cheung King Man BSc (University of London) MSc (University of London) JD (City University of Hong Kong) DBA (Curtin University of Technology) 張敬文博士於1987年加入香港公務員行列，於2003年退休，離任時為高級中文主任。1991至2003年期間，他派駐法定語文事務署普通話傳譯組，負責翻譯內地與香港政府的來往公文，並於內地與香港官員進行的高層會議上提供英語／普通話傳譯服務。 他於2005年完成有關公營機構改革的博士論文，獲澳洲科廷科技大學頒授工商管理博士學位，並於2008年以優異成績獲香港城市大學頒授法律博士學位。自2006年起，張博士先後在多間專上院校擔任兼職講師，包括城市大學、香港大學、香港恒生大學及香港浸會大學，教授有關翻譯及傳譯的學士和碩士課程。他亦先後爲法定語文事務部及廉政公署主持多個講座，講題包括經濟學、財經翻譯及會議傳譯。 Dr. Cheung King Man joined the Hong Kong Civil Service in 1987 and retired in 2003 as a Senior Chinese Language Officer. He was posted to the then Putonghua Interpretation Section of the Official Languages Division from 1991 to 2003. Apart from translating documents relating to various channels of governmental contacts between Hong Kong and the Mainland of China, he was also responsible for providing English/Putonghua interpretation services at high-level meetings between Hong Kong and Mainland officials. He was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree by Curtin University of Technology, Australia in 2005 after completing his doctoral thesis on public sector reform. In 2008, he was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor (JD) with distinction by City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Cheung has taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in translation and interpretation on a part-time basis since 2006 at various institutions, including City University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also conducted several workshops for the Official Languages Division and the Independent Commission Against Corruption on topics covering economics, financial translation and conference interpreting. |