EQUIVALENCE IN TRANSLATION: SOME PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES | | |By Nababan‚ PhD | Published 10/21/2008 | Translation Theory | Recommendation:[pic][pic][pic][pic][pic] | | |Contact the author | | |Quicklink: http://www.proz.com/doc/2071 | | |[pic][pic][pic][pic]
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Theories of Translation 1.Introduction Translation‚ oral or written‚ is probably as old as the spoken or written word. Throughout the ages‚ famous writers have tried their hand at ``the art of translating``. Translation is usually defined as the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by the means of an equivalent target-language text. It can be also described as an expression of a sense from one language to another as well as transmission of a written or spoken language
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Bachelor’s Thesis‚ summer 2010 BA‚ English and Communication Department of Language and Business Communication Creativity in translation – a study of various source and target texts Name: June Lyngbak Fogh Holst Examination number: 284589 Supervisor: Nick Wrigley Number of characters: 49.571 Creativity in translation – a study of various source and target texts June L.F. Holst ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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On Drama Translation Like their contemporary prose translators who were introducing Western fiction to China‚ budding dramatists were enthusiastic about bringing Western plays to the Chinese stage. The first play was staged in Japan from an adaptation of Lin Shu ’s translation of Uncle Tom ’s Cabin. A Chinese student in Japan named Li Shutong adapted the script. The play was put on by members of the Chun Liu (Spring Willow) Drama Society. Their performance marked a complete break from traditional
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Summary of Interpreting 1 The Similarity and Differences between Translation and Interpreting 1. Similarity • Both transferring the message from Source Language (SL) into Target Language (TL) • Both retaining the message • Both restructuring or reproducing • Both having SLT and TLT • Both having the target audience 2. Differences |Translation |Interpreting
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2. Types of translation. Types of translation classification. Administrative translation The translation of administrative texts. Although administrative has a very broad meaning‚ in terms of translation it refers to common texts used within businesses and organisations that are used in day to day management. It can also be stretched to cover texts with similar functions in government. Commercial translation Commercial translation or business translation covers any sort of document used in
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II. COURSE TITLE : TRANSLATION & EDITING OF TEXT III. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course is designed to acquaint the students with the theories and principles of translation and editing. It provides students opportunities to apply their knowledge in translation and editing. IV. COURSE UNITS : 3 units (3 hours per week) V. COURSE OBJECTIVES : A. General Objective At the end of the term‚ the students are expected to apply their knowledge and skills in doing translation work.. B. Specific
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TRANSLATION ANALYSIS This analysis contains comparison of Sławomir Mrożek’s story entitled “Most” with its English translation by Yolanta May. Discourse Structure Sławomir Mrożek addressed his story to a circle of educated Poles‚ who would understand the subtle irony contained within his work. Mrożek leaves no doubt as to the historical context of his work. Time of the action can be verified by numerous allusions to the Polish post-communistic period. The main character of the story is trying
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Translation as a process Translating goes well beyond the mere univocal conversion of terms between two languages. A translator’s art is to transpose meaning from one culture to another‚ with a skillful choice of linguistic tools. A translator’s aptitude is rigorously measured on the basis of knowledge of the subject matter‚ ability to identify with the contents‚ accuracy and adherence to the source text. Translation memories‚ glossaries and style guides are essential work tools and are tailored
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Translation as a social phenomena Translation Problems in Modern Russian Society The development of trade and industry has always given rise to changes in the evolution of communities‚ bringing about new social forms and stratification of society. This in its turn accelerated the appearance of businesses and factories‚ arrival of new professions‚ and urbanization. Since the times of Perestroika (which was started in 1989 by Mikhail Gorbatchev) Russian society has been experiencing dramatic
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