University of York School for Business and Society

Preface: The Margins of Discourse: Reflexivity and Humanity

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The first language (L1) is generally considered by multilinguals as the one in which they feel more ‘themselves’ in emotional circumstances. Affective socialization in a foreign language (LX) can help speakers develop a similar level of authenticity when using that language. This study is conducted on a sample of 468 migrants living in Anglophone countries who are L1 speakers of Italian and LX speakers of English, the language of the host society. The objective is to verify if the frequency of use for expressing emotions and the perceived emotional resonance of both languages can predict changes in migrants’ self-perceptions when discussing emotional topics in the LX. Survey data revealed that the emotional resonance of the L1 was the only factor increasing participants’ sense of feeling different when using the LX in emotional conversations. Narratives from 5 interviews and 303 answers to an open-ended survey question suggested that these self- perceptions varied extensively according to the intensity and type of emotion expressed.
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‘Am I Sincere about My Feelings?’: Changes in Multilinguals’ Self-perceptions when Discussing Emotional Topics in Different Languages

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Multilinguals often report having different perceptions of themselves when switching languages, typically indicating their first language (L1) as the one in which they feel more authentic and describing a sense of detachment when using any foreign language (LX). This phenomenon amplifies in migration contexts, where the LX is the language of the host society. The present study approaches the topic in a holistic way, by interconnecting the L1 and LX dimensions and investigating their joint influence on migrants’ self-perceptions. Data from 468 Italian migrants living in English-speaking countries, supported by 5 in-depth interviews, revealed that the maintenance of an emotional and cognitive bond with the L1 anticipated stronger perceptions of self-change when speaking the LX. Conversely, higher levels of dominance in the LX and its use in social interactions predicted milder feelings of difference. Participants described their identity shifting as a reflexive sociolinguistic practice in response to their emotional and cognitive needs.
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A Constellation of Voices: How the Network of Languages in Migrants’ Minds, Hearts, and Interactions Shape Their Sense of Self

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The turn of the millennium has brought a revival of interest in the ancient Greek and Roman texts. Obviously, the legacy of antiquity is a permanent feature of Western literature and visual arts; yet, its contemporary manifestation has taken a novel form, that of a retelling. It is a new trend in which a well-known text belonging to the canon is given an unorthodox interpretation, which exposes the ethnic, class, and gender prejudices present in the original. Mythological retellings are often written in an accessible manner containing features of genre fiction, which makes the revised version palatable to ordinary readers. A characteristic feature of mythic fantasy is the shift of focus from heroic exploits to private life as well as putting previously marginal characters into limelight. The retellings are a consequence of new, reflexive research angles that have appeared in the field of the classics.
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Reflexivity and New Metanarratives. Contemporary English-language Retellings of Classical Mythology

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Translation theory and practice cannot be separated since the selection process implemented while translating implies a certain level of reflexivity that reflects the translator’s approach to practice.
This article aims at investigating the different types of reflexivities categorised by Lynch and their application to translation practice. In particular, the English into Italian translation of the report on theatre From Live to Digital performed by the writer will be analysed, and examples of the translation process will be presented in light of the many layers of reflexivities involved.
Specifically, hermeneutic and standpoint reflexivities will be explored considering the issue of ethnocentric violence and the quest for foreignization. Furthermore, conceiving reflexivity as an inward turn and a dialogic process, translators come to know their “Self” and the “Other,” which results in the creation of something creative. Translation being a form of creative writing resulting from a dialog is referred to as responsive translation, implying the translator’s unique sensitivity and interpretation.
In conclusion, a reflexive approach in translation practice generates an ethical response to the source text because of a thorough self-investigation of the translator’s stance, differently from translations performed by software that don’t undergo a reflexive process at the time being.
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Reflexivity in Translation: A Multi-layered, Dialogic, and Self-reflexive Process

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Entrepreneurial development in Latin America is varied and complex. The concept of reflexivity can be used to investigate the complexities of the entrepreneurial system in Latin America; however, it has rarely been used in entrepreneurship, which refers to finding strategies to question our attitudes, thought processes, values, assumptions, prejudices, habitual actions, and understanding how we relate to others. To explore reflexivity and how this area can provide support to reimagine Latin American entrepreneurial dynamics, a literature review was conducted, and two theoretical models were proposed that show the complexity of the region and routes where reflexivity can foster a path for the region to change and advance its entrepreneurial efforts.
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Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Dark Side of Institutional Entrepreneurship in Latin America: Vistas from Reflexivity

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The article deals with reflexivity in the context of the aesthetic situation from two perspectives: self-management and management of the components in the aesthetic situation. All considerations are based on the theory of the aesthetic situation (Gołaszewska, 1984), transcribed into the management field (Szostak, 2023a) with the use of a metaphor of an organisation as a work of art (Szostak &amp; Sułkowski, 2020). Emphasis on reflexivity in specific components of the aesthetic situation – especially the creator and the recipient perspectives – brings a new light into the process of self-awareness and prediction of potential consequences of activities before their appearance. The following issues are addressed by exploring the intersection between reflexivity and aesthetic situation management: aesthetic decision-making, reception process, cultural and social contexts, transcending aesthetic boundaries, artistic collaboration, ethical considerations, self-critique, and historical context.
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Reflexivity in Aesthetic Situation Management

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Our purpose in this article is to explore the phenomenon of scientist’s personal brand (SPB) to better understand the relationship between organizational culture, institutional identity, and a scientist’s (self-) image. In doing so, we used Hatch and Schultz’s model of the dynamic of organizational identity which links culture and image via four processes: 1) mirroring – where identity is mirrored in the image of others; 2) reflecting – where identity is embedded in cultural understanding; 3) expressing – where culture makes itself known through identity claims; and 4) impressing – where expressions of identity leave impressions on others. Qualitative research methods, based on individual In-depth interviews (IDI) with eleven scientists who represented public and private institutions in Poland, allowed the authors to examine and develop the concept of SPB within the context of an organizational identity approach. We found from the IDI four recurring themes: the idea that SPB reflects cultural understanding, mirrors images of others’ expressions of identity, leaves impressions on others, and is constructed through scientists’ reflexive practices.
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The Role of the Scientist’s Personal Brand in the Reflexive Construction of Organizational Identity

Book Review of <italic>The Reflective Leader: Reflexivity in Practice</italic>, by Ian Robson. Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022

Book Review of <italic>How to Use Conversational Storytelling Interviews for Your Dissertation</italic> by David Boje and Grace Ann Rosile. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022

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