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How does inflated rhetoric affect the language of news reporting?
How does inflated rhetoric affect the language of news reporting?
Inflated rhetoric introduces highly emotional vocabulary into news reporting, influencing public perception.
What role does the translator's view of the target audience play in news translation?
What role does the translator's view of the target audience play in news translation?
The translator's view shapes both the translation process and the final product, ensuring it meets audience expectations.
What are the primary constraints faced by news translators according to Holland?
What are the primary constraints faced by news translators according to Holland?
Time pressure and resource constraints are primary challenges faced by news translators.
How is news translation described as a form of rewriting?
How is news translation described as a form of rewriting?
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What does the term 'patronage' refer to in the context of news translation?
What does the term 'patronage' refer to in the context of news translation?
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According to Bassnett and Bielsa, what is the relationship between news translation and rewriting?
According to Bassnett and Bielsa, what is the relationship between news translation and rewriting?
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How do media agencies influence the news translation process?
How do media agencies influence the news translation process?
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What types of factors must translators be familiar with to effectively translate news texts?
What types of factors must translators be familiar with to effectively translate news texts?
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What impact does the competition among news agencies have on news translation?
What impact does the competition among news agencies have on news translation?
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How does Tuchman define the role of news in society?
How does Tuchman define the role of news in society?
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Study Notes
Introduction to News Translation
- Journalists aim to inform the public about events impacting their lives.
- News reporting often employs inflated rhetoric and catchphrases, shaping public perception.
- News translation goes beyond simple word-for-word conversion, adapting to target audience expectations and manipulating the source text.
- Time and space constraints influence news translation, making it distinct from other translation types.
- News translation is influenced by editorial control and ideological factors.
Factors Influencing News Translation
- Translators consider their target audience, shaping the translation process and product.
- Familiarity with source and target text writing conventions is crucial.
- Translation strategies are shaped by news agencies, translators' intervention, and target audience expectations.
- News translation is influenced by factors such as the type of news event, location, news agencies involved, language, and available resources.
Constraints on News Translation
- Time pressure is a significant constraint due to the competitive nature of news reporting.
- Resource constraints necessitate efficient and quick use of available resources.
Translation as Rewriting
- Translating between languages often involves changes due to linguistic or paralinguistic factors.
- Translation can be viewed as a reproduction in the target language, a replacement of the original text, or an ideologically motivated rewriting.
- Rewriting in translation is often subject to ideological constraints.
- The level of rewriting is influenced by the value of the source text in the target language.
- In global news, translation within news agencies is often referred to as "rewriting".
- The intervention required from translators changes their traditional role.
Patronage in News Translation
- "Patronage" refers to the forces that influence the production, dissemination, and reading of news.
- Patronage includes ideological, economic, and social components.
- Lefevere defines three components of patronage: ideological, economic, and social.
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Explore the intricacies of news translation in this quiz. Understand how journalists adapt stories for different audiences and the factors that influence translation strategies. Test your knowledge on the editorial and ideological elements that shape news reporting and translation.
