Culture-Specific Items in Literary Translations

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Culture-Specific Items in Literary Translations

The document discusses translation, which involves interpreting the meaning of a text in one language and producing an equivalent text in another language that conveys the same message. It notes that translation requires competence in both languages as well as the ability to choose accurate and appropriate expressions in the target language. The document also outlines trends in translation such as machine translation, computer-assisted translation, and cultural translation. It distinguishes between the training received by translators and interpreters.

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The document analyzes the complexities of translating implicit cultural elements in literary texts and subtitling, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between culture and translation. It discusses various strategies and challenges translators face when conveying culture-bound references and terms, including procedures like literal translation, retention, and cultural substitution. Ultimately, it posits that translation serves as a bridge connecting diverse cultures while enhancing the understanding of both the source and target contexts.

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This document discusses the translation of culturally bound expressions and phrases from English to Arabic. It provides examples of culturally bound phrases, such as "one parent child", "palimony", and "car boot sale" that would be difficult to directly translate without additional context or explanation. The document outlines challenges in translating phrases that reference cultural concepts not found in Arabic culture. It proposes guidelines for translation, such as providing commentary to give necessary missing information to make the translations understandable. Suggested translations are offered with explanatory footnotes or parentheses to help overcome cultural gaps.

Problems with non equivalence at word levelThanh Phan Trung

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The document discusses problems of equivalence at the word level when translating between languages. It identifies 11 common problems including culture-specific concepts, words with no direct translation, semantic complexity, different distinctions in meaning, lack of superordinates or specific terms, and differences in frequency or purpose of forms. It then outlines 8 strategies for dealing with non-equivalence, such as using more general, neutral, or paraphrased words, loan words with explanation, translation by omission or illustration.

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The document defines and describes various types of translation including: - Oral and written translation which can be done consecutively or simultaneously - Computer-assisted translation which uses computer programs to aid the human translation process - Machine translation which uses computer programs to translate without human intervention It also discusses different types of translation based on factors like the unit, aim, tasks/objectives, and number of translators involved. Some translation types discussed include: literal, idiomatic, committee, common language, dynamic, and thought-for-thought translations.

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The document provides tips for writing short stories, including keeping the story focused on two main characters, one male and one female. While originality is encouraged, adapting well-told stories is also acceptable. Stories should have a short beginning and ending with most of the story in the middle where the plot and character development occurs. An established problem in the beginning should be resolved by the end. The last sentence should provide a satisfying conclusion. Writers must clearly convey what is happening and what the characters are thinking to the reader. Other tips include varying sentence structure, using dialogue and indirect speech, proofreading, using punctuation correctly, and directly addressing the reader.

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1. The passage describes a camping trip taken by Budi's classmates. Budi did not join because the camping was only for class 2 and he is in class 1. 2. The campsite was located near a stream in a village 10km south of Mount Merapi, with cool, fresh air. All class 2 students had to participate in the two-day camping trip. 3. The passage provides information about a homework assignment involving questions about the details of the camping trip described in the passage. It includes the questions and multiple choice answers.

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Culture-Specific Items in Literary Translations

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