Michelle Bolduc

Michelle Bolduc is a full-time Professor of Translation and Translation Studies at the University of Brest. She is affiliated with the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image (EA 4249) research laboratory. Her work bridges translation theory, rhetorical studies, and historical approaches to discourse.

• Doctorate in Comparative Literature (2000, University of Oregon)
• Specializes in intersections between translation, rhetoric, and cultural history
• Published extensively on medieval translation practices and the New Rhetoric Project

Her research focuses on:

• Rhetoric's role in translation theory
• Historical evolution of translation practices from antiquity to modernity
• Discourse analysis across cultural and temporal boundaries
• Philosophical frameworks for translation
• Hermeneutics in medieval and contemporary contexts
• Intercultural communication through translation

Article trends show consistent engagement with:

• Chaïm Perelman's New Rhetoric theories
• Medieval translation practices
• Philosophical translation challenges
• Discourse analysis across time periods
• Cultural transmission through translation
• Rhetorical theory in historical contexts

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Editor/Translator training at Master's level
• Translation Studies curriculum development
• Linguistic and Cultural Relations (LLCER) undergraduate instruction
• International Trade Translation specialization