Narratives in/of Translations: A Trialogue on Translating Narratives Cross-Culturally

Authors

  • Emma Brännlund National University of Ireland, Galway
  • Tanja Kovacic National University of Ireland, Galway
  • Aura Lounasmaa National University of Ireland, Galway

Abstract

Three authors, from different cultural contexts and research fields, engage in a trialogue, interrogating three stages of research—formulation of research protocol, field work, and data analysis—in order to explore some of the complexities of translating meaning across cultures. The voices merge into three conclusions regarding narratives in/of translation. First, narratives as translations are always in a process of being translated and re- constructed. Second, researchers have to be aware of power issues through the whole research process. Third, reflexivity needs to be incorporated in all stages of the research practice.

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Published

2013-09-30

How to Cite

Brännlund, E., Kovacic, T., & Lounasmaa, A. (2013). Narratives in/of Translations: A Trialogue on Translating Narratives Cross-Culturally. Narrative Works, 3(2). Retrieved from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/NW/article/view/21469

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Narratives of Translation within Research Practice

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