CfP Vol. 7, no. 1 (2026): Translating and Interpreting Society

2026-06-28

CfP Vol. 7, no. 1 (2026): Translating and Interpreting Society

Edited by Emília Perez (Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia), Martin Djovčoš (Matej Bel University, Slovakia), Pavol Šveda (Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia)

This special issue aims to explore the dynamic relationships between translation, interpreting, and society. It approaches translation and interpreting as socially embedded practices that mediate communication, facilitate cultural exchange, shape institutions, and contribute to the circulation of knowledge, values, and ideologies across historical and contemporary contexts.

While we particularly encourage original submissions on professional practice and translator and interpreter education, we welcome contributions addressing any area of Translation and Interpreting Studies that aligns with the theme of the special issue. We especially encourage submissions that engage with current developments in the field and advance our understanding of translation and interpreting in society.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • translation and interpreting in institutional, public, and community settings
  • professional practice, ethics, and social responsibility
  • translator and interpreter education and training
  • technological developments and their implications for translation and interpreting
  • multilingualism, cultural mediation, and access and language rights

We welcome original research articles addressing the themes outlined above. All articles must be written in English and should not exceed 7,000 words. We also welcome reviews of publications and project reports related to the main topic of this issue.

Deadline for submission: 14 August 2026

Authors interested in submitting a scholarly article, scientific study, or project report are kindly requested to contact the Editors of the thematic issue, with the Journal's Editor-in-Chief in copy, who will enable their registration on the journal's submission platform.

Please follow the journal stylesheet at: https://www.bridge.ff.ukf.sk/index.php/bridge/about/submissions

 

References:

Bielsa, E. (2023). A Translational Sociology: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Politics and Society. Routledge.

Djovčoš, M. (2025). Towards a sociocentric approach in translator and interpreter education. In P. Šveda, M. Djovčoš, & E. Perez (Eds.), Confronting digital dilemmas in translator and interpreter training (pp. 163–178). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003562535-12

Drugan, J. (2017). Ethics and social responsibility in practice: Interpreters and translators engaging with and beyond the professions. The Translator, 23(2), 126–142. https://doi.org/10.1080/13556509.2017.1281204

Fresno, N., & Greco, G. M. (2024). Media accessibility: In search for alliances. Universal Access in the Information Society, 23(2), 505–510. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01074-y

Massey, G., Huertas-Barros, E., & Katan, D. (Eds.). (2024). The Human Translator in the 2020s. Routledge/IATIS.

Šveda, P., Djovčoš, M., & Perez, E. (2025). Confronting digital dilemmas: Humans are here to stay. In P. Šveda, M. Djovčoš, & E. Perez (Eds.), Confronting digital dilemmas in translator and interpreter training (1st ed., pp. 3–17). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003562535-2