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OnTranslation

OnTranslation

Dr. Mohammed Albakry

A discussion of the linguistic and cultural issues and controversies of translation from the classical past to the global present, hosted by Dr. Mohammed Albakry (Prof. of English and linguistics, Middle Tennessee State University.)

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best OnTranslation episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to OnTranslation for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite OnTranslation episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

OnTranslation - Episode 001: Translation Visibility
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08/24/18 • 15 min

An introduction to the podcast and your hosts, Mohammed and Joseph, including a brief overview of topics and issues to be covered in future episodes.

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In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry and guest Hans Gabriel discuss the best practices and the do’s and don’ts of reviewing literary translations.

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A panel of theater practitioners and academics discusses the challenges of updating and modernizing Shakespeare’s plays for a contemporary English-speaking audience, and whether this artistic practice is co-creation, adaptation, or translation.

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OnTranslation - Season 2-Episode 012: What is translationese?
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01/23/24 • 16 min

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry discusses the notion of “translationese,” what we mean by it it, as well as its main distinguishing features.

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OnTranslation - Season 2-Episode 011: Translating the Odyssey
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01/21/24 • 22 min

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry talks to Jesse Peart about the translation history of Homer's Odyssey into English and the differences among some of the key translations.

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OnTranslation - Episode 010: Bible Translation
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12/28/21 • 28 min

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry talks to Payton Armstrong about the history a of Bible translation, the main biblical genre, and the different approaches to biblical translation.

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OnTranslation - Episode 009: Metaphors of Translation
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12/07/21 • 18 min

A discussion of the different metaphors used to represent the act of translation, and what they can tell us about the status of translation and translators.

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OnTranslation - Episode 008: Science Fiction in Translation
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05/20/19 • 29 min

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry interviews translator and editor Rachel S. Cordasco on translating science fiction and speculative fiction. Mohammed and Rachel discuss geopolitical shifts in speculative fiction beyond the west, and the specific challenges of translating neologisms.

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OnTranslation - Episode 007: Translating Humor
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04/08/19 • 23 min

A discussion of the challenges in translating different types of humor, from linguistically embedded forms such as puns to more "prosaic" types that may have different cultural resonances.

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OnTranslation - Episode 006: Voices in Translation
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01/29/19 • 24 min

In this episode, host Mohammed Albakry interviews Lynn Palermo, a translator from French. They talk about her work translating Fabienne Kanor's novel, the collaborative process in translation, teaching translation, and much more.

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FAQ

How many episodes does OnTranslation have?

OnTranslation currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does OnTranslation cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Linguistics, Classics, Literature, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Education and Global.

What is the most popular episode on OnTranslation?

The episode title 'Season 2-Episode 014: How not to review a translation?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on OnTranslation?

The average episode length on OnTranslation is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of OnTranslation released?

Episodes of OnTranslation are typically released every 40 days.

When was the first episode of OnTranslation?

The first episode of OnTranslation was released on Aug 24, 2018.

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