
Rainer Schulte
Director, Center for Translation Studies and Professor
972-883-2092
JO 5.508B


Dennis Kratz
Dean, School of Arts & Humanities and Professor
972-883-2984
JO 4.510d



Ming Dong Gu
Director, Confucius Institute and Professor
972-883-2760
JO 4.130
Profile
Translation and Scholarship
Translation Studies has begun to emerge as a major field in the humanities. The act of translating literature has become more properly recognized as a major scholarly and creative contribution; the study of literary translation has gained solid ground in the academy as numerous translation centers are founded at various universities; and, finally, the concept of translation has emerged as an innovative way to think about literature and culture across national and linguistic borders.
The Center for Translation Studies has long been an advocate for the scholarly value of translation--especially as it relates to tenure and promotion. Often called upon to make the case for the scholarly value of translations, the Center for Translation Studies has drafted a document on "Translation and Academic Promotion and Tenure."