Dr hab. Mikołaj Deckert, Associate Professor works at the Department of Translation Studies and Language Pedagogy, which is a part of the University of Lodz Institute of English Studies. His research focuses on translation, with a particular emphasis on audiovisual translation, as well as the relationship between language and human cognitive processes.
What inspired you to become a scientist?
I would ask „Who inspired you to become a scientist?”. Perhaps, even more than by my interest in language and translation, I was inspired by the people I was lucky to come across. They greatly helped me understand the potential of linguistics and translation studies and showed me what the work of a scientist looks like.
What impact does your work have on the surrounding reality?
My research has a chance to contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between decisions made when translating audiovisual works – films and video games – and the experience of their recipients. The results may come in useful in the translation process but also in the creation of original versions.
How do you understand the term: profession of a scientist?
I understand this profession as a responsible pursuit of new knowledge – representing an end and a means to an end, not necessarily at the same time.
More information about Prof. Mikołaj Deckert’s work
Monograph "On-Screen Language in Video Games: A Translation Perspective" (2022, Cambridge University Press, with mgr. Krzysztof Hejduk)
Sukces prof. Mikołaja Deckerta w konkursie PRELUDIUM BIS [The success of Prof. Mikołaj Deckert in the PRELUDIUM BIS competition] (in Polish)
Prof. Mikołaj Deckert in the Lodz University Press
Scientific achievements
Source: Dr hab. Mikołaj Deckert, Associate Professor (Department of Translation Studies and Language Pedagogy, Faculty of Philology)
Edit: Sara Paszko, Michał Gruda (Communications and PR Centre, University of Lodz)
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