Michaela Wolf, The implications of a 'sociological turn', part 2 of 2

TL;DR

The translation concept used in other disciplines is not dynamic or responsive to social developments, and there is a lack of engagement with existing work in Translation studies.

Transcript

the everyday situation of migrants in the European Union is one of the shameful proofs of the failure of this translation concept so what about the translation Concept in other disciplines as we know the notion of translation is used quite extensively in other disciplines let me take the example of Sociology which is our topic now Johann heilbronn ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🖤 The translation concept used in other disciplines lacks dynamism and does not adapt to social developments.
• ❓ Scholars in sociology and literature focus on analyzing translations rather than considering the social dynamics of translation.
• 💦 Engaging with existing work in Translation studies is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of translation in other disciplines.
• 🪡 There is a need for more theoretical orientations and interdisciplinary approaches in the study of translation.
• 💐 Analysis of translation flows between cultures can provide insights into the nature of relationships between cultures.
• 💦 Large-scale studies and comparative analyses can help identify the role of translation in society and foster interdisciplinary work.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do sociology and literature scholars perceive the concept of translation?

Sociology and literature scholars view translation as a corpus to be analyzed, focusing on the analysis of translations rather than considering the social dynamics of translation.

Q: How do some sociologists approach translation studies?

Some sociologists combine methodologies from sociology, visual arts, and translation studies, seeking to broaden the understanding of translation and its role in society.

Q: Why do most scholars not engage with Translation studies?

Most scholars do not engage with Translation studies due to the nomadic nature of the discipline and a lack of awareness of its recent developments.

Q: What is needed to improve the translation concept in other disciplines?

There is a need for publications that address recent developments in the translation concept from a Translation studies perspective to engage the scientific community and stimulate theoretical discussions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The concept of translation is used extensively in other disciplines, but it is often not responsive to social developments.

• Sociology and literature scholars perceive translation as a corpus to be analyzed, while some sociologists combine methodologies from sociology, visual arts, and translation studies.

• Most scholars do not take into account the developments in Translation studies, and there is a lack of engagement with existing work.