Translational turn
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Definition
Translational turn is defined as a turn in humanities. As the name suggests it is mainly focused on the influence of language in cultural perspective. Mostly overcoming these differences and seeing which frictions are arising or can arise from translational relations. Translation becomes a condition for global relations of exchange (global translatability) and a medium to reveal cultural differences, power imbalances and scope for action (Bachmann-Medick, 2009). From that point on a turn in humanities can be seen and studied. The studie of this 'happening' defines the translational turn.
References
- Bachmann-Medick, D. (2009) Introduction: The translational turn, International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture, University of Giessen, Germany
