Translationality: A transformational concept for translation studies?

Valler, Matt

doi:10.1075/tis.00057.val

Review article published In: Translation and Interpreting Studies
Vol. 19:2 (2024) ► pp.323–333

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Translationality

A transformational concept for translation studies?

Matt Valler | Queen’s University Belfast

Published online: 15 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.1075/tis.00057.val

Article outline

Onomasiology and semasiology
An improper metaphor
The translational kluge
Experiencing translationality
Conclusion
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