School of Languages and Linguistics - Research Publications

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The use of translation in international organizations

Pym, A ; Kittel, H ; Frank, AP ; Greiner, N ; Hermans, T ; Koller, W ; Lambert, J ; Paul, F (WALTER DE GRUYTER & CO, 2004)
Translation Studies Should Help Solve Social Problems

Pym, A ; Androulakis, G (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2003)

It is proposed that the main tasks of Translation Studies should be to help solve certain social problems. This may provide a model of interdisciplinarity where the definition of problems precedes and orients the many disciplines that may be used to solve them. It is suggested that suitable problems may be recognized in terms of three ethical criteria: 1) the possible solutions should concern linguistic mediation, 2) the aim should be to promote cooperation between cultures, and 3) the problems should proceed from social disagreements. It is hoped that application of these criteria will protect the interdiscipline from excessive instrumentalization.
Alternatives to Borders in Translation Theory

Pym, A ; Petrilli, S (BRILL, 2003-01-01)