Portuguese Translations of Polish Literature Published in Book Form : Some Methodological Issues

The aim of the present paper is twofold. On the one hand, it is to offer an outline of the author’s ongoing PhD research on cultural relations between Poland and Portugal through translation. To do so, the project’s background, main goals, central questions, rationale and methodology are briefly elucidated. On the other hand, the paper seeks to exemplify how a series of working definitions can be formulated with regard to corpus selection in a study focused on translation flow from one culture to another. More specifically, the reasoning that led to establishing working definitions is explained and various examples of borderline cases (e.g. weakly marked or unmarked translations) are given. The paper ends with some remarks on the initial findings and future research avenues.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

(Non)translation of Polish Literature during the Portuguese First Republic

Within the framework of Iberian-Slavonic and descriptive translation studies, this paper aims to analyse the translation flow from Poland to Portugal during the Portuguese First Republic (1910-1926). To do so, it offers a brief study of five translations brought out in the period covered, while providing answers to questions such as who translated what, when, where, for whom, how and why? More importantly, the paper tries to pinpoint possible reasons that led to the non-translation of many Polish literary texts in the period concerned. By doing so, it intends to contribute to the sum total of knowledge about intercultural exchange between the two cultures concerned.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

What Do (We Think) We Know about Indirectness in Literary Translation? A Tentative Review of the State-of-the-art and Possible Research Avenues

Studies with a specific focus on Indirect Translation (ITr) often suggest that little knowledge has been produced on this phenomenon, in spite of the frequent use of ITr in intercultural communication. Indeed, ITr is a phenomenon that combines a relatively small amount of research with vary ing terminology, lack of consensus on the conceptual level and limited methodological recommendations. Therefore, in an effort to address this gap, this paper seeks to foreground the concept of ITr, to put it (back?) on the map of Translation Studies and to encourage future empirical research. To do so, the paper will aim to (1) shed new light on the state-of-the art of current research on this phenomenon (by presenting the results of a brief bibliographical review); (2) add value to the current sum total of knowledge (by summarizing, exploring and challenging key assumptions typically made with regard to ITr); and (3) reflect on future research avenues (by indicating areas in need of urgent development). While doing so, the main focus will be on literary translation.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Quantum Telescopes: feasibility and constrains

Quantum Telescope is a recent idea aimed at beating the diffraction limit of spaceborne telescopes and possibly also other distant target imaging systems. There is no agreement yet on the best setup of such devices, but some configurations have been already proposed. In this Letter we characterize the predicted performance of Quantum Telescopes and their possible limitations. Our extensive simulations confirm that the presented model of such instruments is feasible and the device can provide considerable gains in the angular resolution of imaging in the UV, optical and infrared bands. We argue that it is generally possible to construct and manufacture such instruments using the latest or soon to be available technology. We refer to the latest literature to discuss the feasibility of the proposed QT system design.Comment: Optics Letters - published after major revisio

The Forgotten Jerzy Łoś’s Contribution to Philosophical Logic. Logics with Realization Operator R

The aim of the paper is to bring back Jerzy Łoś’s great contribution to the area of epistemic and temporal logic. Although his mathematical achievements are widely recognized and appreciated around the world, his early works are still very little-known, despite their pioneering nature. The authors also give an account of current research and results inspired by Łoś’s legacy.The aim of the paper is to bring back Jerzy Łoś’s great contribution to the area of epistemic and temporal logic. Although his mathematical achievements are widely recognized and appreciated around the world, his early works are still very little-known, despite their pioneering nature. The authors also give an account of current research and results inspired by Łoś’s legacy

Translation Studies from within the Iberian-Slavonic Perspective : Overview and Outlooks

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Traduções do polaco publicadas em Portugal (1855-2009) : alguns traços mais salientes

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