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Language as the Cultural Conduit

November 27, 2009

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Conducting cultural analysis helps organizations set up the necessary parameters for decision making, adaptation to new needs, and the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of an organization in the host culture. Running a business in an intercultural environment is very difficult. Each country has its own unique cultural needs, and these must be viewed in… [Read more…]

Am I a Latina or an American?

November 8, 2009

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A few days ago, I had to do a presentation before a federal agency. I had the opportunity to talk about the role of the translator and Hispanics in the U.S. and, more in particular, the usage of the Spanish language in this country. According to the U.S. Census, there are about 48 million Hispanics… [Read more…]

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