A review in SlavFile...
Jun. 3rd, 2011 07:43 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alexpgpThe SlavFile is the quarterly publication of the Slavic Language Division of the American Translator's Association, and the availability of the Spring 2011 edition just landed in my inbox.
One of the staples of the publication—at least for the issue or two following the annual conference—is reviews of the Slavic-track conference presentations. I was particularly interested to see the Spring 2011 edition, as a review of my presentation was in line for publication.
Given the conference feedback, which was very positive, the review contained no unpleasant surprises. Still, the performer in me—for a conference presentation is very much so a performance—was gratified to read the nice words, especially ones you don't quite expect:
For now, it's time to shut down the computer, tear down my office setup, and pack what needs to be packed. Then I can try to fall asleep (which was part of the reason for rising when I awoke at 4:30 am). Wish me luck.
Cheers...
One of the staples of the publication—at least for the issue or two following the annual conference—is reviews of the Slavic-track conference presentations. I was particularly interested to see the Spring 2011 edition, as a review of my presentation was in line for publication.
Given the conference feedback, which was very positive, the review contained no unpleasant surprises. Still, the performer in me—for a conference presentation is very much so a performance—was gratified to read the nice words, especially ones you don't quite expect:
Upon reviewing Alex’s PowerPoint slides for this article, I was surprised at just how much terminology he had managed toThere's quite a bit more in the issue, and I may very well read it on the plane tomorrow.
slip into the presentation. Somehow, he covered the terminology without being dull and plodding, as a recitation of terminology can often be.
For now, it's time to shut down the computer, tear down my office setup, and pack what needs to be packed. Then I can try to fall asleep (which was part of the reason for rising when I awoke at 4:30 am). Wish me luck.
Cheers...
