The NYCT is happy to announce that we are getting ready for MATI's (Hunter College’s MA in Translation and Interpreting Program) and TISH’s (Translation and Interpreting Society at Hunter) 5th Language Works Conference! 

Title: Intersection Between Language, Technology, and Literature

Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Zoom / Hunter College, New York, NY, USA

NYCT members RSVP for free: https://tinyurl.com/mr6jv2rj

(Registrants will receive more information and Zoom link prior to the event)

Technology is advancing rapidly, reshaping language resources and access, and the translation and interpretation (TI) fields across industry sectors, from the legal to the educational. How is this evolution impacting literature and creative contents? Is technology hindering or advancing creativity, and will multilingual expressions become more (in)visible, (ir)relevant, and (in)accessible? These critical questions suggest a new frontier for the language professions, especially in the arena of literary and multimedia production.  

At Hunter College’s 5th Annual Language Works Conference, we invite scholars and practitioners to share their insights and/or research findings touching on the theme from various points of inquiry, including, but not limited to:  

• To what extent are higher education programs (degree as well as professional training) (mis)aligned preparing students for the evolving intersection of technology and creative multilanguaging? 

• What concepts and approaches in translation/interpreting and what modalities of delivery are emergent, changing, or diminishing in the wake of neural machine translation and AI?

• How has technology boosted/undermined or otherwise transformed the livelihood of language professions?

• What are the ethical implications of translation and interpreting work delivery in new technological environments?

Event Format

This event will take place in person in New York City, as well as via Zoom. This event will be conducted in English. Individual presentations should be 20 minutes and panel presentations 40 minutes (maximum five panelists each, including the moderator). 

Julie Tay, Director

Daniella Mojica, College Assistant

MA Program in Translation and Interpreting

CUNY Hunter College

Classical & Oriental Studies

695 Park Ave HW1403, New York NY 10065

Questions? 

Email: jt3361@hunter.cuny.edu / dm2787@hunter.cuny.edu