Traduction et Langues
Volume 24, Numéro 2, Pages 12-20
2025-12-31
Foreword: At The Crossroads Of Words And Worlds: Translation, Cognition, And Pedagogy
Authors : Ouahmiche Ghania . Yamina Belal . Julianah Ajoke Akindele . Victor Ayomide Fabunmi . Emily Ayieta Ondondo .
Abstract
This issue of the journal presents a rigorous collection of fourteen scholarly articles, systematically covering the key domains within translation studies, language pedagogy, intercultural communication, and applied linguistics. Collectively, the contributions offer a comprehensive investigation into the multifaceted dimensions of translation processes, linguistic competence, and cultural mediation across a diverse range of languages and sociolinguistic contexts, including Arabic, French, Spanish, English, Ukrainian, and Tolaki. Several articles investigate translation strategies in media and literature, such as the adaptation of movie titles, comics, and news discourse. These studies highlight the interplay between fidelity, cultural adaptation, and audience reception. Further studies examine the challenges inherent in specialized text translation, particularly within religious discourse, emphasizing the necessity of negotiating ideological, theological, and fine-grained semantic dimensions. Pedagogical approaches are also a core focus in this issue, with studies exploring the efficacy of cultural immersion techniques, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) models, targeted phraseology instruction, and the strategic integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into modern language curricula. Finally, research on communicative competence, sociolinguistic attitudes, and self-translation in political discourse. Further contributions explore communicative competence, sociolinguistic attitudes, and the distinctive dynamics of self-translation in political discourse, shedding light on the intricate relationships between language, society, and professional practice. Taken together, the articles highlight the complexity, interdisciplinarity, and applied significance of contemporary translation and language research. This foreword situates the contributions within current scholarly debates, elucidates their thematic interconnections, and underscores their implications for research, pedagogy, and professional practice.
Keywords
Translation Strategies; Religious Text Translation; Intercultural Competence; Language Pedagogy; Artificial Intelligence; Communicative Competence.
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