20122024

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Joan Ferrarons i Llagostera holds a master’s degree in philosophy of language from the University of Barcelona and a cum laude PhD in translation and intercultural studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, where he serves as an adjunct lecturer of translation studies. He has lectured at several European universities and research centres. His research focuses in the reception of Yiddish literature in translation, the impact of translation on minoritised languages as well as the translation of proper names. As a translator, he has rendered into Catalan works by Hermann Hesse, Franz Kafka, Siegfried Lenz, Friedrich Nietzsche and Bertha von Suttner among other authors.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Ph. D., PhD in Translation and Intercultural Studies , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Award Date: 21 Mar 2022

Masters, Master in Cognitive Science and Language, Facultat de Filosofia de la Universitat de Barcelona

Award Date: 22 Oct 2012

Degree, Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Award Date: 14 Feb 2012

External positions

Freelance literary and sworn translator

Coordinator of the collection "Barcelona literària", Departament d'Imatge i Serveis Editorials (Ajuntament de Barcelona)

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  • A passes cegues per la terra

    Translated title of the contribution: Mit blinde trit iber der erdRòkhman, L. & Ferrarons i Llagostera, J. (Translator), 2024, Barcelona. 832 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportTranslationDissemination

  • Una guia de llenguatge no-binari útil i esperada

    Translated title of the contribution: A useful and long-awaited guide to non-binary languageFerrarons i Llagostera, J., 2024, In: Els Marges. Revista de Llengua i Literatura. 132, p. 126-127 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  • A map of Yiddishland

    Ferrarons, J. (Photographer), 2023

    Research output: Non-textual formDigital or Visual Products

    Open Access
  • El castellà de Xile

    Translated title of the contribution: Chilean SpanishFerrarons i Llagostera, J., 2023, Viquipèdia, l'Enciclopèdia Lliure.

    Research output: Other contribution

  • Epicè

    Translated title of the contribution: Epicene nounsFerrarons i Llagostera, J., 2023, Viquipèdia, l'Enciclopèdia Lliure.

    Research output: Other contribution