ESIST European Association for Studies in Screen Translation

ESIST in a nutshell

ESIST is a non-profit making association of higher education teachers, practitioners, academics and students in the field of audiovisual translation set up to facilitate the exchange of information and to promote professional standards in the training and practice of screen translation.

Origins

ESIST was set up in Cardiff in March 1995 by a group of academics and professionals with an interest in audiovisual translation, and who felt that not enough attention was being paid to this type of translation.

What does ESIST do?

ESIST sends its members regular mail shots with information relevant to the field of audiovisual translation: conferences, publications, jobs and the like.

ESIST supports the organisation of the Languages and the Media Conference that takes place in Berlin every two years, and it also supports other similar events.

ESIST can provide contacts, information, expertise and assistance in the field of screen translation with particular regard to training and professional standards.

ESIST offers international contacts to assist in research projects.