25 Questions
What is the primary focus of translation according to Newmark's definition?
Rendering the meaning of a text into another language
What aspect of the text does Newmark's definition suggest is crucial to consider during translation?
The author's intended meaning
What is implied by Newmark's definition of translation as 'rendering the meaning of a text into another language'?
The translation should focus on conveying the original meaning
According to Newmark's definition, what is the purpose of translation?
To convey the original meaning of the text in another language
What does Newmark's definition of translation imply about the role of the translator?
The translator should faithfully convey the author's intended meaning
What is the definition of translation according to Hatim and Munday?
The process of transferring a written text from source language to target language
What is the target language (TL) in the translation process?
The language into which the text is being translated
According to Catford, what is involved in the translation process?
The replacement of textual material in one language by equivalent textual material in another language
What is the source language (SL) in the translation process?
The language of the original text
Who defined translation as the replacement of textual material in one language by equivalent textual material in another language?
Catford
What is the primary focus of the translation process?
Communication between cultures
What is the underlying assumption of translation?
Languages are carriers of their respective cultures
What is the outcome of the translation process?
Communication between cultures
What is the key aspect of translation that goes beyond language transfer?
Cultural nuance and connotation
What is the relationship between language and culture in translation?
Language is a carrier of culture
Before the introduction of the printing press, what was the dominant language used in written texts?
Latin
What was the estimated literacy rate before the introduction of the printing press?
Few people could read
What innovation had an impact on the spread of written texts?
The development of the printing press
What was the primary purpose of using Latin in written texts?
To facilitate communication across languages
What can be inferred about the rarity of written texts before the printing press?
They were rare
What change occurred in the approach to translation in the nineteenth century?
A more scientific approach was brought to bear on translation
What type of texts were considered to require accurate translation?
Certain types of texts
What was the attitude towards translating certain texts in the nineteenth century?
They should not be translated at all
What characterized the approach to translation in the nineteenth century?
A focus on scientific methodology
What was the result of the new approach to translation in the nineteenth century?
A clearer understanding of translation requirements
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