BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250620T015816EDT-27496IcIZm@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250620T055816Z DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting master class on multilingual crisis com munication! In this session\, you will play an active role in solving a ch allenging fictional scenario that requires you to adopt a specific role an d work with other participants on the development of a multilingual commun ication crisis plan.\n\n51ԹSCS Associate Professor María Sierra Córdob a Serrano will introduce you to the fictional crisis happening on the vibr ant planet of Zyphoria\, a world known for its diverse ecosystems\, advanc ed technology\, and multilingual residents\, who speak languages such as Z yphorian\, Galactic Common\, and Earth English. Zyphoria has been hit by a n outbreak of the Zyphorian Plague\, a virus that spreads easily and cause s severe respiratory and neurological symptoms that can lead to death. As a member of the crisis communication team\, you will take on the role of a public health official\, a multilingual communication professional\, a co mmunity leader\, or a media representative. Working closely with other par ticipants\, you will develop a multilingual communication plan to ensure e ffective communication across all communities and stakeholders.\n\nThis ma ster class provides a unique opportunity to learn how to navigate multilin gual and multicultural challenges in high-risk situations. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore this important topic in a fun and interactive ma nner.\n\nRegister\n\n\nPresenter\n\nMaría Sierra Córdoba Serrano\n Associat e Professor - 51ԹSCS \n\n\n\nMaría Sierra Córdoba Serrano\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor (Professional) with 51Թ’s M.Sc. (App lied) in Multilingual Digital Communication. Before joining 51Թin 2017 \, she was an Associate Professor and Translation Chair at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (California). As a scholar- practitioner\, she is particularly interested in multilingualism managemen t\, and she is the author of a book\, as well as numerous book chapters\, journal issues and articles in international peer-reviewed journals. More recently\, she has examined multilingual crisis communication as part of h er SSHRC-funded project\, “No one is safe until everyone is safe: Multilin gual crisis communication during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada” (2022-20 24). From 2022 to 2024\, she was a member of the Canadian General Standard s Board Committee on Translation Services tasked with reviewing the nation al translation standard (CAN/CGSB-131.10-2017). She is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Canadian Language Industry Association.\n\n\n  \n\nThis event is a part of the\n 51ԹSCS Learning Fair 2025\n\nSee all events in the series\n DTSTART:20250506T200000Z DTEND:20250506T210000Z SUMMARY:Navigating the Zyphorian Plague: A Multilingual Crisis Simulacrum URL:/continuingstudies/channels/event/navigating-zypho rian-plague-multilingual-crisis-simulacrum-364867 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR