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IPP WORKSHOP SERIES | Helena Como: “Translating the "Body" in Contemporary Literature: Perspectives on "Embodiment"”

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Nov 07, 2024 from 02:00 to 04:00 (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)

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SR 109

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In recent years, Embodiment theories have flourished in different research fields, all of which have put their peculiar twist on conceptions of the „body“. Directly derived from Embodiment, Embodied Cognition theory has become particularly relevant in fields such as linguistics and translation studies, among other disciplines. The influence of these developments is also evident in the literary practice of many contemporary authors who have come to establish their own notion of embodiment, as they seek to explore the „corporeity of language and translation“ in their works. Varying and conflicting definitions of embodiment have also emerged in relation to translation in its broadest sense, with many scholars arguing about the reliability of such a concept when it comes to assessing how translation is carried out and the impact that it has on a work of literature. However, it cannot be denied that the body, in its different dimensions, plays a central role in these writings. Therefore, the aim of this workshop is to discuss the dynamics to which these literary bodies are subjected. After presenting the theoretical framework, the workshop will offer a focused analysis of literary works produced by contemporary authors who actively engage with these concepts.

Key words: Embodiment, translation, embodied cognition, contemporary literature

 

To register: Winter Term 2024/25 — The Graduate Centre (uni-giessen.de)