INSIGHTS INTO THE DISCIPLINARY BEHAVIOR OF TRANSLATION STUDIES

Abstract

All along its recent history, Translation Studies’ course has been very tumultuous. It has produced too much research and has been associated with a myriad of disciplines and concepts. However, this hyperactivity raises serious questions about the epistemological and disciplinary behavior of the discipline. This study aims first at gaining more insights into Translation Studies’ hyperactivity through a mixed methods study performed on a number of research articles. Second, it would investigate the concept of disciplinarity and apply it to Translation Studies in order to understand the epistemological behavior of the discipline and diagnose the causes behind its hyperactivity. Finally, the research would combine the findings of the mixed and conceptual studies in order to reach reasonable conclusions and suggest optimal solutions for a better disciplinary behavior.