Much research has been carried out in the field of translation theories in Slavic countries from the first half of the 20th century and well ahead of the rest of the West. Sporadic contacts with Slavic traditions of translation theories contributed to major steps forward in Western research. Nevertheless in the West knowledge of Slavic translation theories is incomplete or superficial. The conference aims at investigating the theoretical debate on translation in the Slavic countries, at looking into this rich (but little known) heritage of research, through the reconstruction of local traditions. An important aim will be also to highlight problems and features of a possible common “Slavic tradition”, emerging from research work originating in agreement over the same research paradigm or from reference to common theoretical issues…

Conference website: http://www3.lingue.unibo.it/slavictranslatology/