Research Models in Translation Studies II

29 April – 1 May 2011

The first Research Models in Translation Studies conference was held ten years ago. It provided a forum for divergent approaches, theories, objectives, terminologies and procedures; it engaged with a range of old and new manifestations of translation and interpreting and took account of the impact of globalisation, interdisciplinarity and geopolitical developments on research in the field. Research Models in Translation Studies II seeks to take stock of developments on these and other fronts ten years on. The enlargement of the remit of translation and interpreting studies has continued apace, as has the diversification of research models and methods. New media, including news media, the use of modern technologies in sign language interpreting and complex forms of audiovisual and multimodal translation have proved both challenging and enriching. The accelerated pace of migration, globalisation and violent conflict have called for cross-disciplinary and self-reflexive modes of research. Technology informs not just the practice but also research into translation and interpreting. Research training remains a pressing issue. Like its predecessor, Research Models in Translation Studies II will provide a forum for engaging with questions of current import. What are the key challenges for research in translation and interpreting today? What concrete forms do cross-disciplinarity and self-reflexiveness take in research? As the scope of the discipline widens, what happens to existing research models and what alternatives present themselves? Should researchers seek common ground, be it theoretical, methodological or ideological, or celebrate ever increasing diversity? What paradigms have proved or promise to be most productive today? The conference offers a platform for focused debate about the nature and direction of translation research in a global context. Themes to be addressed may include but are not restricted to the following: self-reflexiveness and the researcher’s subjectivity research culture, research ethics, research practice the globalisation of translation and interpreting studies: research and theory beyond the traditional centres of academic work the challenges of researching translation and interpreting in new settings: new media, journalism, fansubbing, remote interpreting, the asylum system, war contexts, etc. interdisciplinarity, multidisciplinarity and interaction with neighbouring disciplines The language of the conference is English. Venue The Manchester Conference Centre, located on Sackville Street, within easy distance from train stations and Manchester International Airport. This is the same venue used for the 2000 conference. Accommodation is available on site. In addition, numerous hotels and other forms of accommodation are available within walking distance of the conference venue. Plenary Speakers Professor Robert Barsky, Vanderbilt University, USA Professor Dirk Delabastita, Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Belgium Dr. Sandra Halverson, University of Bergen, Norway Dr. Hephzibah Israel, India Professor Vicente Rafael, University of Washington, USA Conference Organisers Professor Mona Baker, University of Manchester Professor Theo Hermans, UCL Dr. Maeve Olohan, University of Manchester Dr. Luis Pérez-González, University of Manchester Advisory Board Dr. Morven Beaton-Thome, University of Manchester Dr. Siobhan Brownlie, University of Manchester Professor Martha Cheung, Baptist University of Hong Kong Dr. Ebru Diriker, University of Bogaziçi, Turkey Dr. Denise Gimpel, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Dr. Moira Inghilleri, University College London, UK Professor Ian Mason, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland Dr. Jemina Napier, Macquarie University, Australia Dr. Samah Selim, Rutgers University, USA Submission of Abstracts for Individual Presentations Abstracts of 300-500 words should be sent by 15 May 2010 to: Professor Mona Baker (mona.baker@manchester.ac.uk). Notification of acceptance will be given by 15 July 2010. Submission of Panel Proposals Panel proposals should be submitted by 15 April 2010 to Dr. Maeve Olohan (maeve.olohan@manchester.ac.uk). Proposals should consist of: a short outline of the panel/theme (150-200 words) name, affiliation and brief resumé of the panel convener proposed title of panel list of presenters, where available Panels should consist of 3 papers of 20 minutes plus ten minutes for discussion each. Multiple panels on the same theme will also be considered. Registration Full Conference Rate (3 Days, inclusive of refreshments and lunch) Early Registration (by 1 October 2010) £250 Late Registration £325 Students, Early Registration £180 Students, Late Registration £225 Single Day Registration £125 Conference Dinner £35 Important Dates Submission of abstracts: 15 May 2010 Notification of acceptance of abstracts: 15 July 2010 Submission of panel proposals: 15 April 2010 Early Registration: 1 October 2010