käännöstieteeseen

Käännöstiede, known in English as translation studies, is an academic discipline that studies the theory and practice of translation and interpreting. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on linguistics, literature, semiotics, cultural studies, and other areas. The primary goal of translation studies is to understand and describe the complex processes involved in transferring meaning from one language and culture to another.

The field examines various aspects of translation, including equivalence, translation strategies, the role of the translator, and the reception of translated texts. It also investigates different types of translation, such as literary translation, technical translation, and audiovisual translation. Researchers in translation studies analyze the linguistic and cultural factors that influence translation decisions and explore the ethical and social implications of translation.

Key theoretical concepts within translation studies include the notion of skopos, which emphasizes the purpose and function of a translation, and domestication versus foreignization, which describes different approaches to rendering the source text's cultural elements in the target language. The discipline has evolved significantly over time, moving from a more text-centric approach to one that acknowledges the broader social, cultural, and political contexts of translation. Translation studies provides a framework for understanding how texts are transformed across linguistic and cultural boundaries and contributes to the development of translation pedagogy and professional practice.