Translation Studies PhD

University of Liverpool

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Film have specialist researchers and active practitioners in translation across a variety of subject areas. They supervise projects across a broad range of language combinations, not limited to those languages taught at Liverpool at undergraduate level.IntroductionResearch theses can be supervised in any area of translation studies. We particularly welcome projects that complement our interest in the multiple intersections between language, media and identity.Our strengths lie in the cultural, historical, transnational and political dimensions of translation, as well as in practice-based approaches, especially in literary and academic settings.Research topicsThe Department of Languages, Cultures and Film have established clusters of PhD researchers working on themes including:Volunteer and non-professional translation, such as fan-subbingSociological approaches to translation in various settings, including journalismOther areas of particular interest, including audio-visual translation, as well as gender, queer and postcolonial translation theories and practice.You’re also welcome to suggest your own theme for a potential research project. Some current and recent PhD topics include:Habitus and Hexis in news translation of Saudi Arabia in the British Broadsheet PressMotivations and structures in Chinese Fansub CommunitiesThe treatment of swearing in English to Chinese audio-visual translationA socio-cognitive approach to audiovisual translated texts: dubbing /subtitling in TV series (English/Italian).