Join "TIS Career Talks" on Friday, April 18, 2-3 pm via Zoom to explore career paths in Translation and Interpreting Studies, gain insights from experienced professional, and engage in a Q&A session with the presenters. For registration, please click HERE.
Dr. Ozum Arzik Erzurumlu (TIS lecturer, Turkish/Spanish < > English)
Voicing Power: The Emotional Labor of Interpreting American Presidents for Turkish Audiences
Dr. Erzurumlu will share her two decades of experience interpreting American Presidents for Turkish audiences across various broadcasting companies. She will delve into the emotional labor involved in lending her voice to major political figures, revealing the hidden challenges of the role.
Muhamamd Gamal Hassan (MA, 2023, Arabic< >English, PhD student at the University of Ottawa)
The Technological Turn in Interpreting: Challenges, Adaptation, and the Future in the Age of AI
Interpreting is undergoing a profound transformation with the increasing integration of technology, from computer-assisted (CAI) and remote interpreting (RI) to machine interpreting (MI). While these advancements enhance accessibility and efficiency, they also raise critical concerns about cognitive overload, de-professionalization, and the shifting role of interpreters. This talk will examine how interpreters are adapting to technological disruptions, while addressing the latest developments in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. As AI-driven solutions redefine the industry, the talk will explore whether these technologies complement human expertise or challenge the very foundations of professional interpreting.