Translation and the Production of Knowledge(s)

Alif: Journal of Comparative Poetics, published by the American University in Cairo, has released its 38th issue (2018) Guest-edited by Mona Baker The point of departure for this special issue of Alif is that knowledge is “produced” rather than “discovered,” and that translation is a core mechanism for the production and circulation of all forms of knowledge. With very few exceptions, the intimate connection between

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UCL Vacancy: Professor in Translation Studies

Professor in Translation Studies Ref:1714538 UCL Department / Division: Centre for Translation Studies (CenTras) Location of position: London Grade: Professorial Hours: Full Time Salary (inclusive of London allowance): Competitive according to experience, minimum £69,031 per annum Duties and Responsibilities The Centre for Translation Studies (CenTras) forms part of the Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII).  Both Centres are also administrative units of UCL’s School of

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Former President of Modern Language Association Resigns Following Decision to Ban Debate on BDS

      For the time being, the MLA has taken an extreme and ethically untenable position by endorsing the idea, promoted by a group of members who were openly “assisted” by outside groups, that it is illegitimate for professional groups to protest Israel’s policies towards its Palestinian subjects.   January 9, 2018 To Paula Krebs, Executive Director of the

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