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Interdisciplinarity in Translation and Interpreting Process Research
Edited by Maureen Ehrensberger-Dow, Susanne Göpferich and Sharon O'Brien
[Target 25:1] 2013
► pp. 93–106

Metaphor in translation

Possibilities for process research

| Aston University, UK
| Imperial College London, UK
This paper explores potential benefits of closer interaction between metaphor studies and translation process research. It presents some developments within translation studies that make use of conceptual metaphor theory and illustrates some process research methods for investigating metaphors. The paper considers a number of methodological recommendations and argues that the need to take full account of insights from metaphor studies and associated disciplines is of greatest importance. Another significant potential innovation is the use of a multilingual approach in respect of both product- and process-oriented studies in order to increase both the amount and the generality of data available for analysis. Thirdly, it is important to extend the current source-text (ST) oriented approach. The paper concludes by suggesting some options for triangulating data gathered through a combination of methods.
Keywords: metaphor, metaphor studies, translation process research, TAPs, keystroke logging, eye tracking, multilingual approach, triangulation
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Theoretical approaches
    • 2.1Interaction with metaphor studies
    • 2.2Use of a multilingual approach
  • 3.Translation process studies and metaphor
    • 3.1Addressing metaphors via TAPs
    • 3.2Addressing metaphors via keystroke logging
    • 3.3Addressing metaphors via eye tracking
    • 3.4Main insights and new questions
  • 4.Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
Published online: 04 March 2013
https://doi.org/10.1075/target.25.1.08shu
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