Interpretation & Cultural Identity Study

I aim to unpack how acts of translation shape—and are shaped by—language, culture, and personal or collective identity. The core of the assignment is an original, well-argued study that refracts these three elements through specific translation examples so we can surface perspectives usually overlooked in single-language debates. I am open to the format you feel best carries the argument: an academic paper, a multimedia essay that weaves in visuals and audio, or another creative research piece you outline at the proposal stage.

Your work should engage current scholarship on cultural exchange, draw on at least two real translation cases (literary, audiovisual, or other), and conclude with actionable insights or questions for further inquiry. I will first review a brief concept note and bibliography; once that is approved you can proceed to the full study.

Acceptance criteria
• Concept note (max 1 page) approved before main draft
• Final piece ≥ 6,000 words or equivalent multimedia depth
• Clear methodology section and properly formatted citations
• Illustrative translation excerpts with commentary demonstrating cultural or identity shifts
• Polished, publication-ready English

If you thrive at the intersection of translation theory, cultural studies, and identity discourse, I look forward to reading your approach.