LEA-Lingue e Letterature d Oriente e d Occidente
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating Critical Discourse Across Linguistic Boundaries
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Translation Studies:
A core focus on the methodologies and implications of translation, particularly in relation to how literary works from different cultures are interpreted and transformed across linguistic boundaries. - Cultural Exchange and Influence:
Exploration of the ways in which Eastern and Western literatures influence each other, including thematic adaptations and cultural dialogues that arise from these interactions. - Gender Studies and Literary Criticism:
An emphasis on gender dynamics within literature, examining how gender roles and representations evolve across different historical and cultural contexts. - Historical Contextualization of Literature:
Analysis of literary works within their historical frameworks, including discussions on how historical events shape narrative forms and themes in literature. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Utilization of various methodologies from fields such as linguistics, cultural studies, and philosophy to enrich the analysis of literary texts and their translations.
Trending and Emerging
- Decadent Aesthetics:
An increasing focus on decadent aesthetics, particularly in relation to modern translations and interpretations of classic works, highlights a renewed interest in this literary movement and its implications. - Interdisciplinary Gender Studies:
A surge in discussions surrounding gender dynamics, particularly in contemporary literature, showcases an evolving understanding of gender roles and identities in various cultural contexts. - Cultural and Linguistic Contamination:
Emerging themes of linguistic and cultural contamination reflect the complexities of globalization and migration, emphasizing how cultures influence and reshape each other through literature. - Responses to Contemporary Issues:
Themes addressing modern challenges such as pandemics, isolation, and biopolitics signal a growing interest in how literature reflects and responds to contemporary societal issues. - Exile and Identity:
A notable trend in exploring themes of exile and identity suggests an engagement with the experiences of displacement and the nuances of belonging in a globalized world.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Forms:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional literary forms and canonical texts, as contemporary approaches favor more dynamic, interdisciplinary studies. - National Literature Studies:
Research centered on national literatures as isolated entities is less common, with a shift towards transnational and comparative studies that highlight global literary landscapes. - Purely Linguistic Analyses:
While language remains an important aspect, analyses that focus solely on linguistic structures without considering cultural or literary contexts are becoming less frequent.
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