Key Themes and New Directions in Systemic Functional Translation Studies

This collection highlights the contributions of senior scholars in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to translation studies, advancing SFTS as a research agenda. It features eight interviews with scholars who have made significant contributions to the field, offering critical reflections and insights into future directions. The book introduces SFTS as a research field, tracing its development and situating the contributions of the scholars interviewed within this tradition. The collection provides a comprehensive account of theoretical and methodological developments in SFTS, with critical overviews of their body of work and reflections on emerging research. It is of interest to scholars in translation studies, SFL, and linguistic theory.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection presents a remarkable compilation of eight in-depth interviews with seven esteemed senior scholars, whose groundbreaking contributions have propelled Systemic Functional Translation Studies (SFTS) to emerge as a distinct and influential research agenda in its own right. Through their seminal works, these scholars have shed light on the application of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to translation studies, leading to significant advancements in the field. The book serves as an introductory guide to SFTS, tracing its historical development and highlighting the profound insights and innovations brought forth by the scholars interviewed.

The diverse group of researchers featured in this collection spans a wide range of topics within SFTS, encompassing Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen, Erich Steiner, J.R. Martin, Juliane House, Jeremy Munday, Adriana Pagano, and Akila Sellami-Baklouti. Their collective expertise and perspectives contribute to a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and methodological developments within SFTS. The collection provides critical overviews of these scholars' extensive body of work within the research area, while also offering insightful reflections on the emerging research that continues to push SFTS scholarship into new frontiers.

This volume holds immense value for scholars engaged in translation studies and Systemic Functional Linguistics, as well as those who are intrigued by the latest advancements in linguistic theory. It offers a rich tapestry of insights, perspectives, and discussions that will undoubtedly inspire and inform future research endeavors in the field.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367763572