Musicologist wins translation prize at ۲ݮƵ
Musicologist Jeffrey Freedman was awarded the ۲ݮƵ Associates
Prize in Translation (French to English) at the 2008 Spring
Convocation. This prize is awarded annually to the student with the
best academic record over the entire Certificate in Translation
Program.
Freedman graduated from Laval University in 1980 with a first
degree in French. Following his graduation, he was involved in a
number of activities - all linked with his love of language,
culture and communication. After an initial stint with the Montreal
YMCA as the Director of International Programs, Freedman took on a
new challenge as one of the founding members of Traqu’enArt
Productions along with Patrick Darby. Through their efforts, this
non-profit organization brought musical traditions from all over
the world to Montrealers’ ears. His interest in the arts never
abated as he then went on to coordinate public programs at the
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
All the while, he was working toward a Masters Degree in Musicology
at the University of Montreal which he obtained in 1989. Language
and culture still remained high on his list of priorities in his
work in a variety of cultural institutions including the Canadian
Museum of Civilization and the Canadian Centre for
Architecture.
This heady mix of interests fueled his desire to perfect his
translation skills, so he decided to add a new proof of competency
to his portfolio by enrolling in and completing with brio the
۲ݮƵ Certificate in Translation.
“Freedman is a part of a new breed of cultural activists who will
surely enhance the quality of the English translation industry in
this country”, commented Translation Studies Director, James
Archibald.
۲ݮƵ University offers a Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in
Translation for apprentice translators interested in the language
professions.