NITA Presents: History of Court Interpretation, Nuremberg Trial, Court Certification Process in NV

Nov. 22, 2009 - PRLog -- The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA) announces two great free and public presentations, and a panel on the recent ATA 50th Conference in NYC, during its regular Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, Dec 5.

   * When: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. followed by a no-host informal networking happy hour at the Chocolate Bar (address: 475 S Arlington Ave # 1, Reno, NV – Phone: 775-337-1122)
   * Where: University of Nevada, Reno, IGT Mathewson Knowledge Center, Auditorium 124 (click for map / driving directions)
   * Who: NITA members and the general public
   * Why: Meet fellow NITA members, network, attend three free presentations!

Our Program:

The Court Certification Process in Nevada
- by: Andrea Krlickova

Ms. Krlickova, who manages the court certification program for the Nevada Supreme Court, will provide an overview and details about procedures, requirements, and testing for interpreters in Nevada who want to pursue the Nevada Court Interpreter certification. Includes a Q&A period.

Modern History of Court Interpretation: The Nuremberg Trial of Nazi War Criminals
- by Andrea Krlickova

An introduction to the modern history of court interpretation through the Nuremberg Trial of Nazi War Criminals, which was the first official international gathering in which simultaneous interpretation was used.

Andrea Krlickova, originally from Slovakia, has a background in law. She’s the Court Services Analyst at the Nevada Supreme Court in Las Vegas.

Discussion panel on the American Translators Association’s 50th Annual Conference in NYC.

Join our ATA conference attendees as they share and discuss some of the most important sessions and events from this annual conference.

See also the official website, NITA OnLine, at: http://www.nitaonline.org

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The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA) works to advance and elevate the quality and availability of language services in Nevada.