Research Models in Translation Studies II 29 April - 1 May 2011, Manchester UK Deadline for submission of abstracts for panels: 15 April 2010 Call for submission of abstracts for panels In addition to the conventional paper format, the Research Models II conference will give scholars the opportunity to deliver contributions within themed panels. These panels will consist of of 3 papers of 20 minutes each, plus time for discussion, and the panel conveners will be responsible for coordinating the panel papers to ensure that they address the panel theme. Prospective panel conveners are now invited to submit proposals to the conference organisers. Panel proposals should be submitted by 15 April 2010 to Dr. Maeve Olohan (maeve.olohan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx). 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 See below or the conference website for information about the conference and its themes. Conference website: www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/ctis/activities/conferences/researchmodels2/ ---------------------------- Background to the conference 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? ----------------- Conference themes 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 Ahmed Hassan Al-Maaini PhD Student. School of Languages and Social Sciences Aston University Birmingham-UK Mobile (UK): +44 (0) 7552 480 889 Mobile (Oman): +968 928 22 134 _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_3