The role of translation in Latin American integration : overcoming the cultural divide to achive prosperity [CD-ROM]

"The ideas discussed in this paper explore the important role as agents of social change that translators are called upon to play in this new century. 1-Translation as an agent of cultural development, since effective translation bridges the gap between cultures, not merely words. 2- Translation as a promoter of economic growth, given the boom in international trade and the dramatic rise in the demand for translation. 3- The role of higher education institutions as harbingers of change and generators of integration through innovative translation programmes. These issues will be analysed in the context of Mercosur countries, with a special emphasis on Brazil and Argentina".