Dr. Philip Barker

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Biography

Philip Barker is a lecturer at University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies, specializing in literary and technical translation. He has taught at Pázmány Péter Catholic University and Corvinus University in Budapest, focusing on translation and intercultural communication. In 2007, he co-founded the Intercultural Dialogue Foundation, an organization promoting cultural understanding on various levels. His academic journey includes an MA in Sociocultural Linguistics from Goldsmiths College, London, where he investigated the intersections of political language and history, culminating in a doctorate at UCL-SSEES. His research interests encompass the development of political vocabulary in Hungary during the late eighteenth century, particularly the evolution of the 'ancient constitution' concept. Philip's career spans both academia and practical translation work in diverse fields such as business, politics, and the arts.

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Experience

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University College London, SSEES • London, United Kingdom

Teaching courses in literary and technical translation.

Lecturer

2003-09-01 — 2013-09-01

Pázmány Péter Catholic University • Budapest, Hungary

Instructing students in translation and intercultural communication.

Lecturer

2007-09-01 — 2011-09-01

Corvinus University of Budapest • Budapest, Hungary

Teaching translating and interpreting.

Co-Founder and Trustee

2007-09-01 — 2012-12-21

Intercultural Dialogue Foundation • Budapest, Hungary

Promoted dialogue and cooperation among diverse cultural backgrounds.