Translating in the Local Community

This book explores the intersection of city, migration, and translation in the superdiverse city of Ghent, Belgium, through a translational perspective. It showcases different forms of natural and non-professional translation and interpreting at work in multilingual sites, shedding new light on the dynamics of multilingualism and translanguaging.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating volume presents a diverse range of natural and non-professional translation and interpreting practices at multilingual sites within a single city, offering a profound insight into the intricate interplay between cities, migration, and translation. Building upon extensive research in translation studies, sociolinguistics, linguistic ethnography, and anthropology, Flynn offers a translational lens to scholarship on multilingualism and translation, with a particular focus on examples from the superdiverse city of Ghent in Belgium.

The book is organized into chapters that explore various multilingual sites, including schools, eateries, and public transportation, delving into the intricate dimensions of translation practices within constantly evolving multilingual contexts. Additionally, it reflects on socio-political factors and methodological considerations that arise when adopting such an approach.

Collectively, the chapters paint a comprehensive picture of translation in a multilingual city, showcasing how tracing physical, linguistic, and social trajectories of movement in these contexts can enhance our understanding of the contemporary dynamics of multilingualism, natural translation, and translanguaging.

This book will appeal to students and scholars engaged in translation and interpreting studies, sociolinguistics, multilingualism, linguistic anthropology, and migration studies, providing valuable insights and perspectives into these complex fields.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032426914