Bridging Translation Studies and Other Disciplines: Methods and Approaches

This book clarifies methodological concepts in translation studies and explores interdisciplinary approaches from the humanities and social sciences to address the field’s theoretical and practical challenges.

This book is organized into two parts. The first part revisits and examines the core methodologies and constituents of translation studies, providing clear, actionable frameworks for approaching translation history. The second part explores the intersection of translation studies with other disciplines, including philosophy, literature, linguistics, sociology, and cultural studies. These interdisciplinary perspectives reveal how translation studies integrate with philosophical concepts, literary theories, and linguistic approaches and how it is shaped by cultural, political, and social forces. Building on previous foundational works, this book represents a decade of refined thinking and invites ongoing dialogue in this evolving field.

It will appeal to scholars and students of translation studies and translation research methodology, as well as to readers seeking to understand translation theory and practice.

Lei Mu is Professor and a Ph.D. supervisor in Translation Studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in Guangzhou, China. Her research focuses on translation theory, translation teaching, and language services.