Mary YAZBECK

École de traducteurs et d'interprètes de Beyrouth – Maître de conférences

+961 (1) 421 000 ext 5623 mary.yazbeck@usj.edu.lb


Education

Diplôme Université Pays Année
PhD in Translation Studies Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2018
DEA in Translation Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2003
Bachelor in Modern Languages Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2000

Teaching at USJ

University teaching outside USJ

Professional experience outside USJ

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- Editor-in-chief of the Arabic version of the Nafas Art Magazine website: translation and writing of essays on contemporary art from the Maghreb to South Asia. Nafas Art Magazine 08/01/2008 12/09/2017
- Translation of press releases and reports on freedom of the press worldwide. Doha Centre for Media Freedom 06/03/2007 22/12/2009
- Translation of press releases and reports on freedom of the press in the Middle East and North Africa region into Arabic and French. Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) 03/02/2005 27/09/2012
- Translation and revision of documents in Arabic, French, and English published by the following UN organizations: WHO, ESCWA, UNICEF, UNESCO, ILO, and UNDP. United Nations 08/01/2004 27/07/2018
- Translation and revision of books, reports, and brochures for the following institutions: Permanent Peace Movement, France 24, WildDiscovery, HODEMA, Byblos International Festival, Achkal Alwan, AFKAR, Byblos Bank. Freelance 08/01/2004 27/07/2017
- Subtitling of American, French, and Lebanese documentaries, feature films, and short films. Prime Pictures 07/01/2004 27/11/2009
- Translation and revision of publications for Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) Service Interprétation et Traduction - USJ 17/07/2003

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