Singapore Translation Symposium | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12019-10-31T05:03:05+08:00PeatixThe Select CentreSingapore Translation Symposiumtag:peatix.com,2015:event-1190502015-11-03T09:00:00SGT2015-11-03T09:00:00SGTThe first translation festival of its kind in Singapore, TranslateSingapore offers a thought-provoking and stimulating line-up of programmes this November!TranslateSingapore is anchored by the Singapore Translation Symposium. This year, we will convene a day of talks and panel discussions by prominent speakers who will explore the challenges facing translation in the 21st century. We will cap the Symposium with a Roundtable discussion, as stakeholders from the public, corporate and community sectors give their perspectives on the Singapore translation industry.Singapore Translation Symposium pass holders enjoy 10% discount off Singapore Writers Festival Pass (after Early Bird sales) and 10% discount at the SWF bookstore, The Select Centre Bookroom.Programme ScheduleWelcome address9amKeynote I TRANSLATING DIGITALLY: WILL LANGUAGE STILL MATTER? Featuring Prof Kirpal Singh9:15amKeynote II LITERARY TRANSLATION IN ISLAND SOUTHEAST ASIA: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUREFeaturing Prof Harry Aveling9:45amTeabreak10.15amKeynote III TRANSLATING WORDS IN STONE: CONFUCIAN RHETORIC, DAOIST SPELLS, AND BUDDHIST MINDGAMESFeaturing Prof Kenneth Dean10:45amPanel Discussion and Q&AFeaturing Prof Harry Aveling, Prof Kirpal Singh & Prof Kenneth DeanModerated by Tan Dan Feng11:15amLunch12:15pmPanel ‘VERSUS’ OR ‘UNIVERSAL’?Featuring Nazry Bahrawi, Chen Yi-chiao & Daisy NgModerated by Arista Kuo1:30pmTeabreak3pmRoundtable NAVIGATING THE SINGAPORE TRANSLATION INDUSTRYFeaturing Lee Siew Li, Susan Xu, Tan Dan Feng & KanagalathaModerated by Bashir Basalamah3:30pm5pm - Symposium endsNetworking Mixer6.30pmThe Arts HouseFor the full programme and updates, please visit www.selectcentre.org or email programmes@selectcentre.org.Venue Partner Wee Kim Wee Centre, Singapore Management University Supported by National Arts CouncilSupporter SIM UniversityUpdatestag:peatix.com,2015-10-27 03:51:102015-10-27 03:51:10The event description was updated. Diff#126214Updatestag:peatix.com,2015-10-22 09:03:182015-10-22 09:03:18The event description was updated. Diff#125009