May SWET Talk Shop: Emphasis on Editing about Culture

Date: May 18, 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Place: Books on Japan (library), Jinbocho, Tokyo; at the Jinbocho subway stop, go out the A2 exit; at street level, turn left, go 12 steps and look for a doorway with a small flag over it saying “Books on Japan”; take the stairs to the 2nd floor.
Fee: Free of charge
RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to come by dropping us a line at events@swet.jp

6:00-7:00 Social hour (feel free to bring a bento, snack, beverage to fortify yourself)
7:00-9:00 Discussion

The May Talk Shop will go back to the subject of editing and look at some of the balancing acts editors perform when they get a translation that is too close to the literal and needs to be ushered a bit more cleverly over the cultural divide. See the "Word Wise" articles for examples. Please bring your recent example or send one to us to discuss, at info@swet.jp.