As large language models (LLMs) continue to disrupt the commercial translation industry, a new frontier of academic inquiry is rapidly emerging: the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and literary translation. While machine translation has historically struggled with poetry and prose, recent advancements in generative AI challenge our fundamental definitions of authorship, creativity, and linguistic equivalence.
Core Themes of the Upcoming Conference
This call for papers invites researchers to critically examine the ethical and practical implications of using AI in the translation of literature. We are particularly seeking submissions that analyze the aesthetic quality of machine-generated literature versus human translation.
Furthermore, submissions are encouraged to explore the socio-economic impact on freelance literary translators. Will AI serve as a collaborative tool, or does it threaten to homogenize global literature by erasing the distinct voice of the human translator?
Submission Guidelines
Academics, practicing translators, and PhD candidates are welcome to submit abstracts of 300 to 400 words. Methodological approaches can range from empirical corpus studies to philosophical inquiries into machine consciousness.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2027
- Notification of Acceptance: February 20, 2027
- Conference Date: May 2027
This symposium represents a crucial opportunity to shape the academic discourse surrounding the most disruptive technological advancement in the history of Translation Studies.
