Polysystem theory : its prospect as a framework for translation research
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Target
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Volume
13
Issue
2
First Page
317
Last Page
332
Keywords
Cultural turn, Descriptivism, Ideology, Norm, Politics, Polysystem, Polysystem theory, Translation studies
Abstract
This article deals with three interrelated issues: First the ‘cultural turn’ of Itamar Even-Zohar in contrast to the ‘cultural turn’ in Translation Studies, then the application of an augmented version of Polysystem theory in a short case study, and finally the question of objectivity and neutrality in descriptive polysystem studies. It is argued that Polysystem theory and other cultural theories of translation, be they descriptive or politically committed, can be mutually enriching rather than incompatible, and that, with some augmentation and further development, it may serve as an adequate framework for research into the ‘external politics’ of translation.
DOI
10.1075/target.13.2.07cha
Print ISSN
09241884
Funding Information
This research has benefited from financial and logistical support from the Research Committee and Arts Programme of Lingnan University, Hong Kong.
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Language
English