Across Languages and Cultures
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Tapestry of Language and Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Translation Competence and Performance:
The journal emphasizes the study of translation competence, exploring the cognitive and practical skills necessary for effective translation and interpreting. - Cultural and Sociolinguistic Factors:
Research often investigates how sociocultural contexts influence language use and communication strategies in translation and interpreting, highlighting the interplay between culture and language. - Methodological Innovations in Translation Studies:
The journal promotes methodological advancements, including empirical studies and systematic reviews, that enhance the understanding of translation processes and practices. - Technological Integration:
There is a consistent focus on the role of technology in translation and interpreting, including machine translation, remote interpreting, and the use of digital tools for enhancing translation quality. - Multimodal and Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that incorporates perspectives from linguistics, communication studies, and cognitive sciences to enrich translation studies. - Training and Pedagogy:
Research on translator and interpreter training methods is a significant area, focusing on best practices and the development of competencies among students and professionals.
Trending and Emerging
- Sociocultural Influences on Communication:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on how sociocultural factors impact health communication and other forms of discourse, highlighting the importance of context in translation. - Technological Advances in Translation and Interpreting:
The rise of machine translation and remote interpreting technologies has become a prominent area of research, with studies examining their implications for practice and ethics. - Cognitive Processes in Translation:
There is a growing interest in understanding the cognitive processes underlying translation and interpreting, including working memory, decision-making, and cognitive load. - Multimodal Analysis:
Emerging research is exploring multimodal approaches to translation, analyzing how different modes of communication (textual, visual, auditory) interact in the translation process. - Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal is witnessing an increase in interdisciplinary studies that draw on insights from fields such as psychology, sociology, and technology to inform translation and interpreting practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Translation:
Research focusing solely on traditional literary translation practices has decreased, as the field increasingly emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and the integration of technology. - Static Translation Theories:
There has been a move away from static models of translation theory towards more dynamic and context-sensitive approaches, indicating a waning interest in rigid theoretical frameworks. - Historical Studies of Translation:
While historical perspectives remain important, the frequency of papers dedicated solely to historical analysis of translation practices has diminished in favor of contemporary issues and technology-driven research. - Translation of Non-Contemporary Texts:
The exploration of translations of non-contemporary or classical texts is less prevalent, as current research trends favor modern texts and applications in real-world contexts.
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