Faculty of Languages and Translation Commemorates International Translation Day 2023
If you haven't caught up with our recent social media updates, King Khalid University's Faculty of Languages and Translation marked International Translation Day 2023 on September 30th through a series of engaging activities. This event not only celebrated the importance of translation in enhancing cross-cultural understanding, but it also resonated with the Faculty's wider academic goals. We are pleased to provide a recap of the significant moments from the day. The annual event on September 30th attracted active participation from both faculty and students, including men and women.
Dr. Ahmad Ismail Assiri, the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, highlighted that the initiative aims to underline the critical role of translation in fostering mutual understanding and cultural exchange. He further emphasized that such events align with the Faculty's commitment to cultivating an academically competitive environment. This, in turn, advances the caliber of the institution's graduates, equipping them with the requisite skills for their future careers, in accordance with King Khalid University’s strategic directives.
Additionally, Dr. Eisa Asiri, the Head of the Translation Department, elaborated on the comprehensive week-long program curated by the Department of Translation and the Translation Unit. The series featured interactive lectures, focused workshops, thematic seminars on translation, and an orientation session for incoming students to the newly inaugurated Bachelor of Arts in Translation program. Esteemed specialists from the department contributed to the program's offerings.
Dr. Asiri underscored the dual nature of translation as both an art and a science, acknowledging the complexities that translators face in the accurate and creative conveyance of meaning. He emphasized that translation plays a crucial role in sharing cultures, knowledge, and traditions between different language communities, thus strengthening the lines of communication and understanding among diverse groups of people.
