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Dr. Mohammed Albakry

A discussion of the linguistic and cultural issues and controversies of translation from the classical past to the global present, hosted by Dr. Mohammed Albakry (Prof. of English and linguistics,  Middle Tennessee State University.) 

  1. 21/03/2024

    Season 2-Episode 014: How not to review a translation?

    In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry and guest Hans Gabriel discuss the best practices and the do’s and don’ts of reviewing literary translations. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    28 min

  2. 02/02/2024

    Season 2-Episode 013: Updating Shakespeare’s language: Translation or adaptation?

    A panel of theater practitioners and academics discusses  the challenges of updating and modernizing Shakespeare’s plays for a contemporary English-speaking audience, and whether this artistic practice is co-creation,  adaptation, or translation.  Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    33 min

  3. 23/01/2024

    Season 2-Episode 012: What is translationese?

    In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry discusses  the notion of “translationese,” what we mean by it it, as well as its main distinguishing features. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    16 min
  4. Season 2-Episode 011: Translating the Odyssey

    21/01/2024

    Season 2-Episode 011: Translating the Odyssey

    In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry talks to Jesse Peart about the translation history of Homer's Odyssey into English and the differences among some of the key translations. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    22 min

  5. 28/12/2021

    Episode 010: Bible Translation

    In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry talks to Payton Armstrong about the history a of Bible translation, the main biblical genre, and the different approaches to biblical translation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    28 min

  6. 07/12/2021

    Episode 009: Metaphors of Translation

    A discussion of the different metaphors used to represent the act of translation, and what they can tell us about the status of translation and translators. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    19 min

  7. 20/05/2019

    Episode 008: Science Fiction in Translation

    In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry interviews translator and editor Rachel S. Cordasco on translating science fiction and speculative fiction. Mohammed and Rachel discuss geopolitical shifts in speculative fiction beyond the west, and the specific challenges of translating neologisms. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    29 min

  8. 08/04/2019

    Episode 007: Translating Humor

    A discussion of the challenges in translating different types of humor, from linguistically embedded forms such as puns to more "prosaic" types that may have different cultural resonances.  Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

    23 min
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Descrizione

A discussion of the linguistic and cultural issues and controversies of translation from the classical past to the global present, hosted by Dr. Mohammed Albakry (Prof. of English and linguistics,  Middle Tennessee State University.) 

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Dr. Mohammed Albakry
  • Anni di attività
    2018 - 2024
  • Puntate
    14
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © 2024 OnTranslation
  • Sito web del podcast
    OnTranslation