Edward R. Vick
Encyclopedia
Edward R. Vick
Edward R. Vick (born in 1958 in Canada) graduated with a degree in English Literature
from Cambridge University. Edward Vick was behind Bulgaria
's biggest literary prize.
. In 1991, Vick who speaks English, German, French and Italian languages founded translation company EVS Translations.
in 2004, which inaugurated the Bulgarian Novel of the Year prize. He was inspired by Booker prize winner Stanley Middleton
who taught him at High Pavement Grammar School, Nottingham
, UK. The aim of the foundation was to promote Bulgarian literature by sponsoring an annual literary prize for a contemporary Bulgarian novel. The purpose of the Vick Prize was to assist, develop and promote Bulgarian fiction inside and outside Bulgaria.
Seminar Title: The arrogance of English
Seminar Title: Death of the translator?
Seminar Title: English - the world’s leading language for business.
Seminar Title: English as a leading language.
Edward R. Vick (born in 1958 in Canada) graduated with a degree in English Literature
English literature
English literature is the literature written in the English language, including literature composed in English by writers not necessarily from England; for example, Robert Burns was Scottish, James Joyce was Irish, Joseph Conrad was Polish, Dylan Thomas was Welsh, Edgar Allan Poe was American, J....
from Cambridge University. Edward Vick was behind Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
's biggest literary prize.
Career
Edward Vick was a marketing manager in the tourism and insurance sectors and worked for American ExpressAmerican Express
American Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best...
. In 1991, Vick who speaks English, German, French and Italian languages founded translation company EVS Translations.
Edward Vick Foundation
Edward Vick established the Vick FoundationVick Foundation
The Vick Foundation was established by Edward Vick in February 2004 to award an annual prize for best Bulgarian novel. Vick's initiative was acclaimed by those who saw in the prize a new opportunity for the Bulgarian literature after almost 15 years of standstill...
in 2004, which inaugurated the Bulgarian Novel of the Year prize. He was inspired by Booker prize winner Stanley Middleton
Stanley Middleton
Stanley Middleton FRSL was a British novelist. He was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire and educated at High Pavement School, Stanley Road, Nottingham and University College Nottingham....
who taught him at High Pavement Grammar School, Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, UK. The aim of the foundation was to promote Bulgarian literature by sponsoring an annual literary prize for a contemporary Bulgarian novel. The purpose of the Vick Prize was to assist, develop and promote Bulgarian fiction inside and outside Bulgaria.
Recent Speeches
- International Conference on Translation & Interpretation Education Development, BeijingBeijingBeijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
Seminar Title: The arrogance of English
- Language Show, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Seminar Title: Death of the translator?
- International Conference on Translation & Interpretation Studies, LeipzigLeipzigLeipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Seminar Title: English - the world’s leading language for business.
- International Conference: Languages and Business Today and Solutions for Tomorrow, LisbonLisbonLisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, PortugalPortugalPortugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
Seminar Title: English as a leading language.