The Construction of Translation Studies through Translation: contrasting various ‘continental’ perspectives

A one-day conference with invited speakers

* Lessius University College
* Translation Studies Research Group
* Antwerp, Belgium
* Wednesday 2 Dec 2009

About the Conference

Within Translation Studies as a discipline there is a growing awareness of differences in perspective stemming from the varying cultural backgrounds of both the scholars and the practitioners involved, some considering former approaches to translation as being (too) Euro-centric and as such failing to take other cultural sensitivities and views on language etc. into consideration. These differences have a considerable impact on how translation is perceived and what its role is considered to be in society and culture. Consequently, this has an impact on how scholars conceptualize and theorize translation both as an activity and as an area of study.

More information on Lessius University College’s website.

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