Call for Papers

Cultural Conflict and Dissonance inTranslation and Interpreting

The 23rd ITRI International Conference(online)

January 12, 2024

Distinguished colleagues,

The Interpreting andTranslation Research Institute (ITRI) at HankukUniversity of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in Korea is pleasedto invite you to the 23rd ITRI International Conference. This conference,scheduled to be held virtually on January 12, 2024, will explore the theme of “CulturalConflict and Dissonance in Translation and Interpreting.”

Throughout history, translatorsand interpreters have been key facilitators of intercultural dialogue. Whiletechnological advancements have broadened the scope of global exchange, challengesarising from deep-rooted cultural differences persist. In these situations, translatorsand interpreters facilitate and influence the exchange as autonomous culturalmediators, rarely with any other means for resolution than their very own. These difficult situations open updiscussions and shed light on their roles, positions, and ethics as well as thepolicies concerning translation and interpreting, with practical implications forthe training of future translators and interpreters.

The 23rd International Conference isplanned for rich discussions and collaborative problem-solving around thecomplex subject of cultural conflict and dissonance in our field. We lookforward to your participation in enriching this academic dialogue withresearch, insight, and engagement.

We welcome submissions on a broad range oftopics within this year’s framework, including but not limited to:

- Real-world case(s) of cultural conflictsand dissonance in translation and interpreting scenes

- The roles and responsibilities oftranslators and interpreters navigating cultural conflicts

- Concerns and potential solutions oftranslators and interpreters when facing intercultural communication challenges

- Implications of cultural conflicts and dissonancefor translator and interpreter training

- How cultural policies or guidelines atthe national and institutional level affect translation and interpretingpractices

Submitting aproposal

-      Individualproposals should be a minimum of 300 words.

-      Proposal(s)may be submitted in English or Korean.

-      Allproposals should be accompanied by short bios (ca 100 words) of the presenters.

-      Pleasesend all proposals via email to itri@hufs.ac.kr

Dates

-     December 10, 2023: Proposal submission deadline

-     December 12, 2023: Proposal acceptancenotification

-     December 27, 2023: Paper submission(Microsoft Word or PowerPoint slides)

To ensure smoothpreparations for the conference, you are kindly asked to adhere to the abovedeadlines. For any inquiries, please email ITRI at itri@hufs.ac.kr.

How toregister as a participant

-     Conference registration is free.

-     The online conference link will be postedon the ITRI homepage before the conference: http://itri.hufs.ac.kr

Interpreting andTranslation Research Institute (ITRI)

HankukUniversity of Foreign Studies (HUFS)

Seoul, Republicof Korea