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Vol/53 No/2 2014 APRIL/MAY The Linguist 3 CONTENTS News & editorial INSIDE PARLIAMENT . . . . . . . 6 Features TRADE SECRETS . . . . . . . . . . 7 Insights into a successful language policy COUNSELLING: IN YOUR OWN WORDS . . . . 8 Therapists working across languages explain the complexities and challenges involved SPACES THAT WORK . . . . . 11 How freelancers can benefit from coworking GOOD NEWS FOR UNIVERSITIES? . . . . . . . . . . 14 A look at the secret rise of languages study ON THE SOAPBOX . . . . . . . 16 Journalist and languages champion Rosie Goldsmith on her prizewinning work A BETTER EXCHANGE . . . . 18 How the Erasmus network is supporting undergraduates on their year abroad IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? . 20 Should we ever interpret into a B language? The editor reserves the right to edit all material submitted. Views expressed in The Linguist are not necessarily the official views of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. All rights of reproduction, translation and adaptation reserved for all countries. The Chartered Institute of Linguists, The Linguist, and officers accept no responsibility collectively or individually for the service of agencies or persons advertised or announced in the pages of this journal. The good faith with which we publish offers no implied/implicit guarantee. 11 14 The Linguist Editor Miranda Moore Email: linguist.editor@gmail.com Sales Deborah Butler Tel: +44 (0) 20 7940 3100; Email: deborah.butler@iol.org.uk Editorial Board Ms J Fraser MA DipTrans IoLET FCIL FHEA FITI Ms A M Graham BA DipTrans IoLET AMIOEE Mr D Luddy BA PGCE Mr K Moffitt BSc DipTrans IoLET MCIL MITI Ms M Moore BA (ex officio) Prof J Munday BA MEd PhD PGCE DipTrans IoLET MCIL Mr K Paver MA (Oxon) PgDip MCIL MITI Mr A Peacock BA (ex officio) Ms K Stokes MA (Oxon) DipTrans IoLET MITI FCIL CL (Translator) (Chair) The Chartered Institute of Linguists: Dunstan House, 14a St Cross Street, London EC1N 8XA; info@iol.org.uk; +44 (0) 20 7940 3100; www.iol.org.uk Royal Patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO President Dr N Bowen BSc MA PhD Dip TEFL RSA HonFCIL Vice-Presidents Prof T J Connell MA BPhil DLitt PGCE FCIL Mrs A Corsellis OBE BA HonFCIL Baroness J Coussins MA HonFCIL Prof D Crystal OBE PhD FCSLT HonFCIL FRSA Mr R Hardie MA FCA HonFCIL Dr J M Mitchell CBE MA DrPhil FCIL Members of Council Mr T Bell MA MPhil FCIL (Hon Treasurer) Mrs J Cambridge MA FCIL Mr M Cunningham BA MCIL Mr J Farmer MA MCIL Prof H Fulford BA MA PhD FCIL MBCS FHEA Dr M-M Gervais-le Garff MA Doct 3e Cycle FCIL Ms D Langton MA DipTrans IoLET MCIL Ms M J Lee MA DPSI MCIL Mr K Moffitt BSc DipTrans IoLET MCIL MITI (Chair) Mrs C Pocock DipTrans IoLET FCIL (Vice-Chair) Mrs J A Ridgway BA FCIL MCMI Ms K Stokes MA (Oxon) DipTrans IoLET MITI FCIL CL (Translator) Mr P Shipman BSc (Hons) MScCEng MIMechE MCIL Executive Director CIOL Mr A Peacock BA IoL Educational Trust The examinations are provided under the auspices of the IoL Educational Trust. Senior officers: Prof C J Pountain MA PhD HonFCIL (Chair) Ms A Carlisle MA (Executive Director IoLET) Printed by Hastings Printing Company, St Leonards-on-Sea. Published six times a year and distributed free of charge to all members. Annual subscription £44 post free. Overseas subscription £59 (airmail Europe), £63 (airmail rest of world). ISSN 0268-5965 The Linguist is online at http://thelinguist.uberflip.com and via www.iol.org.uk The Linguist The Linguist, formerly The Incorporated Linguist, is the official journal of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. LYRICAL CONCERNS . . . . . . 22 A brief guide to translating music WELSH: RISE AND FALL? . . 24 Analysis of a disappointing decline in speakers IN THE DOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The view from both sides of the bench from a legal interpreter and magistrate Opinion & comment IN MY OPINION… . . . . . . . 28 Support for public sector interpreters is vital CAN YOU TAKE A JOKE? . . . 30 Why we should laugh at ourselves Institute matters A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE . . 31 Meet Examiner Manager Daryl Lucas WHO'S ON COUNCIL? . . . . 31 Christine Pocock outlines her priorities DIVISIONS AND SOCIETIES . 32 Don't miss our forthcoming events ADMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 FRONT COVER © THINKSTOCK © THINKSTOCK