News of the Hryhoriy Kochur Department of Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies

Iryna Steshenko Drama Translation Competition: Plays for Children

22.02.2025 | 09:20

A group of students from the Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv has recently undertaken a project to translate selected Ukrainian children’s plays into English. This initiative aims to make Ukrainian dramatic literature accessible to a broader audience, particularly children interested in translated works. The chosen plays, which reflect contemporary events in Ukraine, are expected to engage readers by providing insight into the nation’s current affairs.

By translating these culturally significant works, the...

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FOR THE LOVING MEMORY OF VERA (FAITH ELIZABETH JOAN) RICH

06.03.2024 | 08:28

To celebrate the 88th anniversary of the birthday of Ms. Vera Rich on April 24th, a competition among the students has been announced. There are two nominations for:
1) Literary Translation (from English into Ukrainian);
2) Translation Studies Analysis (in English).
The task of Literary Translation consists in translating into Ukrainian the verse ‘Lenten Pudding’ by Vera Rich.
The task of Translation Studies Analysis consists in analyzing the translation done by Vera Rich of a fragment from ‘The Great Vault’ by Taras Shevchenko.
The deadline...

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hryhorii Kochur Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics

09.12.2023 | 14:01

This year, the Hryhorii Kochur Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. The International Online Conference “Teaching Translation and Interpreting in Higher Education” was held on 7-8 December 2023 to mark the anniversary. The conference was solemnly opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Associate Professor Liubomyr Borakovskyi. Afterwards, Oksana Dzera, Head and Professor of the Hryhorii Kochur Deapartment of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics, spoke about the history of the department and...

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Open Meeting With Experts of the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education

20.10.2023 | 09:52

Open meeting with experts of the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education:
ID 52723, ID 22902, Ivan Franko National University, EP “Translation (German and Second Foreign Languages, Intercultural German Studies)” and EP “Translation (English and Second Foreign Languages)”
Time: October 24, 2023 15:00 (3.00 RM) (Kyiv time)
Join the Zoom conference: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78786965582?pwd=b6QTlDvaesReRCPG18bb3Nhcn1WnRR.1
Conference ID: 787 8696 5582
Password: 2020

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Announcement: International Online Conference Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of  Hryhoriy Kochur Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

10.10.2023 | 17:52

Announcement:
International Online Conference Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of  Hryhoriy Kochur Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

Hryhoriy Kochur Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, is delighted to announce an international conference marking a significant milestone – our 25th anniversary. We invite scholars, educators, and professionals from around the world to join us in celebrating this occasion and engaging in thought-provoking discussions on the...

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