Call for Papers for the I Lisbon Spring School in Translation Studies

The Faculty of Human Sciences of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa organises the 1st edition of the Lisbon Spring School in Translation Studies from 13 to 18 March 2023, at the Universidade Católica and the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Interested applicants may send paper proposals to cecc@ucp.pt before January 20.

Under the theme "Translation is a many-splendored thing", the event aims to open space for the sharing of ideas, methodologies and good practices in the field of Translation Studies. This first edition of the Lisbon Spring School in Translation Studies also seeks to encourage the participation of young researchers and students working in translation studies.

The programme includes lectures by academics affiliated to national and international institutions, paper presentation sessions (by PhD students and early career researchers), poster presentation sessions (by Master's students) and workshops on translation, including also a cultural programme.
 

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