Anne Turkia

At the Intersection of Translation Studies and Textual Scholarship

Introduction

At the intersection of translation studies and textual scholarship. Explore the intersection of translation studies & textual scholarship. Discover research on translation processes, multilingual texts, archival research, materiality, and genetic criticism.

Abstract

The Finnish Literature Society and the University of Turku organized an international conference in Turku in September 2023, aimed at scholars with an interest in translation, transmission, and textual scholarship. Translation studies and textual scholarship share many research interests, such as the processes involved in creating translations, the production of multilingual texts, and the networks related to translation. These themes were well-represented throughout the conference, with the most prevalent topics among the presenters including archival research, materiality, and genetic criticism. Articles based on the presentations are currently being collected for an edited volume.

Review

The international conference, "At the Intersection of Translation Studies and Textual Scholarship," held in Turku in September 2023, appears to have successfully brought together scholars from two distinct yet deeply connected fields. Organized by the Finnish Literature Society and the University of Turku, its stated aim was to convene researchers interested in translation, transmission, and textual scholarship. This initiative is particularly timely, recognizing the significant and often under-explored overlaps in the methodological and theoretical concerns of Translation Studies and Textual Scholarship. The abstract highlights several shared research interests that formed the core of the conference discussions. These included fundamental processes involved in translation creation, the complexities of producing multilingual texts, and the broader networks that facilitate translation. Furthermore, the conference seemingly delved into specific methodological approaches, with archival research, materiality, and genetic criticism identified as the most prevalent topics among presenters. This suggests a strong focus on empirical investigation and the physical and historical dimensions of textual transmission and translation. Overall, this conference represents a valuable effort to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-pollination between Translation Studies and Textual Scholarship. By explicitly addressing their shared intellectual terrain and highlighting common research areas, the event likely stimulated new perspectives and collaborative avenues. The impending publication of an edited volume based on the presentations is a crucial next step, promising to disseminate these insights more broadly and solidify the conceptual bridges built during the conference, thereby making a lasting contribution to both fields.

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