The chapters in this volume afford an opportunity to reconsider international connections and conflicts along with their histories and futures from the specific standpoint of translation as a dynamic activity, not a static one performed by the translator only. Although the chapters in this volume consider a wide range of languages and cultures, all circle around the following issues:
Translation as re-narration
Translation as cultural re-presentation
Translation and knowledge re-production
Translation and identity
The ethics of translation
(De)globalizing cultures through translation
The proposed publication is collating proposals and papers that aim to achieve the following objectives:
To provide a comprehensive, state of the art account of the complex field of translation studies with a focus on cultural representation.
To highlight the main frames (be they characterization frames, interpretive frames, identity frames, etc.) in addition to the the non-verbal factors which play a fundamental role in forming the final shape of the product.
To shed some light on the actual act of translating in which ‘self’ is well-presented and beautified and ‘other’ is deformed and made ugly.
To fill the gaps left unplugged by available publications on translation as intercultural communication and cultural presentation.
Topics may include:
(De)globalizing cultures through the nexus of translation
Intercultural aspects of idiomatic expression
Master discourse of translation
Discourse and translation
Cultural representation through translation
Remapping realities through translation
Literary translation versus literary trans-creation
Translation and identity
Politics of translation studies and professional translation
The sound and image of power
Translation as re-narration
Strategies and constraints of translating culture-specific terms/expressions
Audiovisual manipulations
Translation traffic from weak cultures
Domesticating selfness versus foreignizing otherness
The ethics of translation
Contributions to this volume, which is scheduled to appear in October 2018, should be submitted by e-mail to:
Victoria Carruthers: victoria.carruthers@cambridgescholars.com
Dr Ali Almanna: a_abid12@yahoo.co.uk
Dr Juan Juan José Martínez Sierra: juan.j.martinez@uv.es
Documents should be between 5,000-10,000 words and submitted as a Word document, formatted in Times New Roman with font size 12 and 1.5 spacing.
If you experience any difficulty submitting your abstract, please send an email to admin@cambridgescholars.com
Key dates
Submission of Abstracts: End of November 2017
Notification of Decisions: End of December 2017
Deadline for Chapters: End of April 2018
Reviews from External Reviewers and Editors: End of June 2018
Deadline for Revised Chapters: End of August 2018
Publication Date: October 2018
Further information: https://cambridgescholarsblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/call-for-papers-reframing-realities-through-translation/
For enquiries, style sheet, and suggestions or comments, please contact:
Dr Ali Almanna: a_abid12@yahoo.co.uk or
Dr Juan Juan José Martínez Sierra: juan.j.martinez@uv.es
Call for papers:Event: Conference on Translation and Religion: Multilingual Practices, Materialities and Lived Experiences.Date: May 2027.Place: University of Galway, Ireland. Potential topics:Multilingual communication in places of worshipDigital religion, technological mediation and translationVolunteer and paraprofessional translation and interpreting in religious contextsRitual, performance, and multimodal translationTranslation infrastructure in religious organisationsAccessibility and inclusion in religious communicationPositionality, access, and research ethics in religious fieldworkTranslation, religion and globalisationGender in religious translationCensorship and authorityRetranslation and religious changeChildren, education and religious translationMigration, diaspora and multilingual religious communitiesTranslation across religious/secular boundariesMaterial religion, objects and translational practicesMinority and heritage in religious contextsSacred space, place and linguistic landscapesPilgrimage, mobility and translationMissionary translation and language documentationFaith, ethics, and translator/interpreter agencyTranslation and religious conversionImportant Dates Abstract submission deadline: 15th December 2026 Notification of acceptance: 15th January 2027 Registration deadline: Feb 2027 Conference dates: May 2027Read more: https://lnkd.in/p/dQZuxrWp
Call for papers:Journal: Linguistica Antverpiensia, New Series – Themes in Translation Studies, Vol. 27, 2028About: This journal invites proposals for a guest-edited thematic issue exploring innovative and internationally relevant topics in Translation and Interpreting Studies. Proposals should present a clearly defined theme, research topics or questions, their relevance and originality, and the guest editors’ expertise in the proposed research area.Deadline for submissions: 8 November 2026.Read more: https://lans-tts.uantwerpen.be/index.php/LANS-TTS/announcement/view/29
Call for Papers:Journal: Special issue of Translation Studies on Translation as Post-occupational Practice? Guest editors: Lynne Bowker & Luis Pérez González. Theme: Contributions are invited for this special issue to critically engage with the themes of expertise, labour, and the post-economy. Deadline for abstracts: 31 October 2026Read more: https://cfp-translationstudies.my.canva.site/
Call for Papers:The Institute of Translation and Interpreting Studies (ITRI) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will virtually host its 26th International Conference on Thursday, January 21, 2027.Theme: “Shifting Paradigms in the T&I Research Ecosystem.”With the advent of the generative AI era, significant changes are taking place across the research ecosystem of translation and interpreting. Research topics are expanding, and research methodologies are becoming increasingly diverse.Now is the time for translation and interpreting scholars to take stock of these ongoing changes in the research ecosystem and to explore how we can adapt to this evolving environment and help shape its development in a human-centered direction.Keynote Speaker: Ralph Krüger (TH Köln)Title: AI Literacy and Language AI Projects in EuropeSubmissions addressing a wide range of topics related to human and machine translation and interpreting are welcome, including but not limited to:Diversification of Research Topics and MethodologiesChanges in Research EthicsShifting Roles and Status of Translators and Interpreters·Changing Work Paradigms in Translation and InterpretingTranslator and Interpreter Education and Training·Translation/Interpreting and TechnologySubmitting a proposalIndividual proposals should be a minimum of 300 words.Proposal(s)may be submitted in English or Korean.All proposals should be accompanied by short bios (approx. 100 words) of the presenters.Please send all proposals via email to itri@hufs.ac.krDatesDecember 6, 2026: Proposal submission deadlineDecember 8, 2026: Proposal acceptance notificationJanuary 8, 2027: Paper submission (Microsoft Word or PowerPoint slides)For any inquiries, please email ITRI at itri@hufs.ac.kr.How to register as a participantConference registration is free.The online conference link will be posted on the ITRI homepage before the conference: http://itri.hufs.ac.krIf you wish to present, please check the information above and let us know of your intention to present in advance using the link below.https://forms.gle/gHeRWpyUDKGGfoZdA
Call for Translations (2026-2027):Journal: Society for Cinema & Media Studies (SCMS) – Translation/Publication Committee In collaboration with JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies The SCMS Translation/Publication Standing Committee welcomes two types of proposals: (1) a single text such as a journal article, book chapter, or self-contained section of a book that focuses on a particular topic in a unified, coherent way, or (2) a group of smaller texts that are linked thematically, regionally, or otherwise.Deadline:Proposals are due by October 23, 2026. Submissions should be sent to the Standing Committee Coordinator (committees@scmstudies.org) and cc: the SCMS Translation/Publication Committee Chair, Catherine Benamou (cbenamou@uci.edu).More details: https://www.cmstudies.org/page/comm_translation
