Knowing in translation practice

Abstract

Abstract:This paper addresses the relationship between practice and knowledge in translation. It employs practice theory to conceptualize 'knowing-in-practice', introducing a theoretical approach to translation studies that enables an analytical focus on the practice of translating, rather than on the cognitive processes of translators or the textual features of translations. Against this practice-theoretical backdrop, knowing is construed as an emergent phenomenon that is sited in translation practice. Drawing on an empirical analysis of translating in a research organization, the paper then illustrates how this situated and embodied knowing is materially and discursively mediated and transpires in translation practice. Through its interdisciplinary approach, this research offers new sociological perspectives on the human and material interdependencies constituting translation in the workplace.

Applied translation studies and transdisciplinary action research: Understanding, learning and transforming translation in professional contexts

“…Kuznik 2016, Kuznik & Verd 2010, more common explorations of actornetwork theory (e.g. Buzelin 2005, 2007, Abdallah 2014) and recent work by Olohan (2017), who applies practice theory to the setting of an in-house translation department. Approaches with an ergonomics orientation, pioneered in theoretical terms by Lavault-Olléon (2011a, 2011b, have explored the physical, cognitive and organisational dimensions of ergonomics in the translator's workplace (e.g.…”

Les conceptualisations contemporaines de l’activité de traduction élaborées par les responsables d’entreprises de traduction françaises

“…Parmi les études que Pym [2007] classifierait d'inductives, plusieurs sont orientées vers l'analyse des conceptualisations élaborées par des praticiens de la traduction. Leurs conceptualisations portent sur l'activité de traduction qu'ils exercent, car la pratique individuelle et sociale d'une activité est une importante source de savoir sur cette activité [Olohan, 2017]. Parmi les différents groupes de professionnels de la traduction, la vision des représentants des entreprises de traduction nous semble particulièrement précieuse, car ce sont ces professionnels qui assurent le lien entre les traducteurs indépendants et les clients et, de ce fait, possèdent une vision équilibrée, partagée entre les deux points de vue.…”