The International Symposium on "The Aesthetics of Translation and Its Ethics in the Context of Dialogue Between Cultures" kicked off on Wednesday at the Translation Institute in Tunis, Tunisia. The event, which will run for two days, brings together academics and thinkers from Tunisia, Algeria, Italy, Portugal, and Russia. The symposium aims to highlight the importance of translation in cultural exchange and the need for ethics and aesthetics in the translation process.
The Director-General of the Translation Institute, Tawfiq Qaraira, emphasized that this year's World Translation Day is celebrated under the theme "Linguistic Diversity and Linguistic Rights, the Power to Understand You." He noted that Tunisia has a rich history of cultural and linguistic diversity, making it a leader in translation. Qaraira added that the institute has chosen to focus on translation and its relationship with civilization and culture.
The scientific committee of the symposium has selected papers from various countries to reflect the diversity of translation in different languages. Samir al-Marzouki, a member of the scientific committee, highlighted the diversity and richness of the symposium, with participants from various disciplines and geographical backgrounds. He noted that the presentations will be in Arabic, French, and English.
The symposium will address several key issues, including the ethics of translation, the relationship between translation and culture, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the translation process. The presentations will also explore the challenges of translating literary and poetic texts, as well as the role of the translator in conveying meaning and aesthetics.
The first day of the symposium featured a keynote lecture by Professor Mohamed Mahjoub, who discussed the ethics of translation and the importance of fidelity to the original text. He emphasized that translation is a philosophical act that requires careful consideration of the original text and its cultural context.
The symposium will continue on Thursday with two more sessions, focusing on topics such as environmental translation, the role of the translator in conveying meaning, and the relationship between translation and ethics. The event will also feature a forum on "Translation: Ethics and Law," which will discuss the responsibilities of translators and the legal framework governing the profession.
This symposium is part of the Translation Institute's annual international conference series, which aims to promote discussion and research on translation-related topics. The institute has previously organized symposia on topics such as "Translation and Childhood" and "Translation and Future Society."
Key points
- The symposium highlights the importance of ethics and aesthetics in translation.
- The event brings together academics and thinkers from various countries to discuss translation-related topics.
- The symposium explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the translation process.
