International Postgraduate Conference in Translation and Interpreting 2010

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This just came round and I thought it might be of interest:

IPCTI 2010
International Postgraduate Conference in Translation and Interpreting
From Reflection to Refraction: new perspectives, new settings and new impacts

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Following the success of the 5th International Postgraduate Conference in Translation and Interpreting Studies (IPCITI) held at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, we are pleased to announce that the 6th conference in this series will be hosted by the University of Manchester on 29-31 October, 2010.

The IPCITI series, organised collaboratively between the University of Edinburgh, Dublin City University, Heriot-Watt University and the University of Manchester, is intended to give young researchers an opportunity to share their research in a supportive environment among peers and to participate in a significant international networking event for postgraduates in T&I studies.

CONFERENCE AIMS

This conference aspires to address some of the issues raised in the previous conference, and will particularly focus on new perspectives within the discipline, the application of such research in new settings, and the impact of these new developments.

The move away from the view of Translation, in its broadest sense, as mere linguistic transference to a more complex and multifaceted activity has introduced a myriad of research avenues within T&I studies. This blurring of disciplinary boundaries has not only precipitated shifts in academia but in translational practice as well. This conference therefore aims to provide a forum for discussing new perspectives in research, with special emphasis on those that adopt new approaches, investigate new settings and have potential socio-political, ideological and commercial impact.

Abstract submission deadline: Tuesday 30th March 2010

INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

§ Enquiries concerning the conference should be directed to: ipciti2010@manchester.ac.uk
More information on the conference website at http://www.ipciti.org.uk/