Abstracts
Abstract
This paper provides a framework for categorizing and describing translation networks. It defines and outlines four main categories of translation networks: profession-oriented, practice-oriented, education-oriented and research-oriented. To better describe these networks, variables affecting their structure and composition are also explored. Finally, the TranslatorsCafé network is analyzed to demonstrate how this framework could be applied to future studies.
Keywords/Mots-Clés:
- translation networks,
- online communities,
- weak ties,
- strong ties,
- professional associations
Résumé
Cet article propose un cadre visant à classer et à décrire les réseaux de traduction. Sont définies quatre catégories de réseaux en fonction de l’aspect de la traduction sur lequel les acteurs mettent l’accent : la profession, la pratique, l’enseignement ou la recherche. On porte également un regard sur diverses variables qui touchent la structure et la composition des réseaux de traduction afin de mieux préciser les caractéristiques de chaque catégorie. Enfin, on analyse le réseau TranslatorsCafé afin de proposer des pistes de recherche pour des études ultérieures.
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