Malta: Qualified Maltese language proof-readers

[Harold Schiffman]

Forwarded From edling at lists.sis.utsa.edu


Malta Independent Online



Qualified Maltese language proof-readers



"We are establishing high standards for the Maltese language," said
the Head of Department of Maltese at the University of Malta,
Professor Manwel Mifsud, during the recent ceremony in honour of 34
students who successfully completed an intensive University
Certificate Course in Proof-reading Maltese. This course, which has
been running for only two years, has fast become popular as it is very
useful and practical. In fact, a number of the new proof-readers have
already found employment with the private sector and with a number of
European Union institutions. Prof. Mifsud expressed his satisfaction
that this specialised sector is now being given due recognition.
"Proof-reading is an essential element in the production of books and
magazines - an element which should never ignored.



Full story:

http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=65066

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