Upcoming Seminar: "Literaturübersetzung im Wandel - Literary Translation in the Age of AI". Professor Christiane Brand, University of Applied Sciences, Cologne.

Professor Christiane Brand, University of Applied Sciences, Cologne

Title: "Literaturübersetzung im Wandel - Literary Translation in the Age of AI"

Abstract

The presentation explores the intersection of literary translation and artificial intelligence, examining literary translation as a scientific discipline and the changing practices of translating literary texts. I examine the development of AI tools used in different translation practices, highlighting the vital role of the so-called human expert, and discuss the transformative impact on the profession of translators. Through a series of case studies, I analyse the output of various AI tools when applied to different literary texts, assessing their potential and limitations. The discussion aims to offer insights into the advantages and disadvantages of AI, while advocating for the preservation of human creativity and interpretative nuance.

Bio Note

Christiane Brand is Professor of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Applied Sciences Cologne (TH Köln), Germany. She specializes in ESP and learner language, translation training and research and accessible language. Her teaching and research interests include virtual internationalisation and intercultural communication in a German-Irish context.

Contact: christiane.brand@th-koeln.de