The Sarah Maguire Prize Recognizes Georgian Poetry in Translation
On the Contrary by Georgian poet Lia Sturua, translated by Natalia Bukia-Peters and Victoria Field, received the cash prize of £3,000 to be shared equally between the poet and translators, highlighting translation as a creative process.
Canada to Invest $227.9 Million in Official Language Minority Communities
The investment signals the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting bilingualism, as well as to ensuring that all Canadians have access to vital services.
The Top 10 Fictional Languages and How They Shape Imaginary Worlds
From elfin tongues to alien dialects, fictional languages have become a cornerstone of world-building in literature, movies, and television. Learn more about their history and cultural impact.
San Francisco Declares Vietnamese an Official Language
San Francisco has recognized Vietnamese as one of its official languages, joining Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino. This change aims to improve accessibility for the city's Vietnamese-speaking residents by providing translated materials and services.
Culturalization: A Translator’s Ally in the Gaming World
Culturalization is about tailoring the entire gaming experience to a new market. It’s a comprehensive approach to localization that respects and embraces the cultural differences of players around the globe.
AI Translations of Eurovision Song Lyrics Flawed, Analysis Finds
An analysis conducted by The Spanish Group compared the official translations of Eurovision song lyrics to translations done by ChatGPT and Google Translate. The findings reveal that AI created translations that changed the tone and overall meaning of the songs.
Astrolabe with Arabic, Hebrew writing sheds new light on interfaith science
A recently discovered astrolabe shows evidence of an unexpected collaboration between historic faith communities.
What’s in an emoji? More than you think!
Unicode Emoji Standard and Research Working Group members will dive into their specialty in a webinar scheduled for Tuesday.
Why UX Designers Should Consider Users’ Culture
When designing user interfaces in a multicultural context, we should be aware of our own culture, assumptions, and biases.