If you are an early-career researcher, a PhD candidate, or an established academic, you know that publishing in the right translation studies journals is absolutely critical for your career. The landscape of academic publishing can be difficult to navigate, but several core journals consistently define the theoretical and methodological boundaries of the discipline.
Therefore, we have compiled a definitive list of the top essential academic journals every translation studies researcher should be targeting. If you want to learn more about our mission to curate the best academic opportunities, you can read about Translation Studies here.
Top Translation Studies Journals for Your Research
1. Target: International Journal of Translation Studies
Published by John Benjamins, Target is arguably one of the most prestigious journals in the field. Furthermore, it focuses on theoretical and methodological issues, publishing rigorous research that bridges the gap between different paradigms in translation studies.
2. Meta: Translators’ Journal
Published by Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal, Meta is the oldest journal in the discipline. It is a bilingual (English and French) publication that covers all areas of translation, interpretation, and terminology. Consequently, it remains a cornerstone for comprehensive TIS research.
3. The Translator
Routledge’s The Translator is renowned for its focus on the ideological and cultural aspects of translation. It is the go-to journal for sociological approaches, post-colonial translation theories, and research analyzing the political impact of translation across borders.
4. Perspectives: Studies in Translation Theory and Practice
This highly-ranked Taylor & Francis journal excels at publishing articles that link theoretical concepts with practical translation issues. Moreover, it is highly interdisciplinary and welcomes research intersecting with linguistics, literary studies, and cultural studies.
5. JoSTrans: The Journal of Specialised Translation
An incredibly popular open-access journal, JoSTrans focuses exclusively on non-literary translation. It is the premier destination for research on audiovisual translation (subtitling/dubbing), legal, medical, and technical translation.
Conclusion
Submitting your manuscript to these top translation studies journals will dramatically increase the visibility of your research. Finally, if you have an upcoming conference or publication you would like us to feature on our homepage, feel free to submit your opportunity to our editorial board.
