14 Questions
What is the main challenge in translating scientific terms from Western developed countries to third world countries?
The differences in language and social structures between countries
What is technical translation, according to Wright & Wright (1993)?
The translation of texts written using Languages for Special Purposes (LSP)
What is the main difference between scientific and technical translation, according to Newmark (1988)?
The language in scientific translation is concept-centered, while in technical translation it is object-centered
How do scientific and technical translations differ, according to Byrne (2006)?
Scientific translation is more theoretical, while technical translation is more practical
What is scientific translation mainly about?
Translating terms in the fields of science and technology
What is the broader sense of technical translation, according to Newmark (1988)?
Specialized translation
What is one of the main challenges faced by translation trainees in scientific translation?
Dealing with translating scientific terms from English into Arabic
What do scientific and technical translations have in common, despite their differences?
They both require the same techniques of translation
What is the primary goal of scientific translation?
To provide accurate delivery of information
What is a key characteristic of scientific translation?
It ensures faithfulness and commitment to the source and target language
What does the term 'science' generally refer to?
An organized approach to attaining knowledge
What is a characteristic of scientific terms in translation?
They are expanding and changing daily
What is the significance of scientific translation?
It is essential for the development of new technology
What is the role of a translator in scientific translation?
To provide accurate delivery of information and show faithfulness to the source and target language
Study Notes
Scientific Translation
- Scientific translation goes beyond just rendering words from one language into another, it's a tool that helps people around the world develop and progress in the field of science.
- A translator needs to ensure an accurate delivery of information and show faithfulness and commitment to the source and target language.
- The goal of scientific translation is to provide information that can be used easily and help in developing other countries.
Definition of Science
- Science is an organized approach to attaining knowledge, using a scientific method that helps to organize thought, procedures and produce clear, faithful and reliable results, free of subjectivity and personal involvements.
Definition of Scientific Translation
- Scientific translation is the translation of terms in the fields of science and technology, medicine, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer sciences, etc. from one language into another.
- Scientific translations do not involve literary texts, but only deal with texts from the world of electronics, medicine, law, economics, engineering, chemistry, computer science, automotive engineering, geology, etc.
Challenges of Scientific Translation
- The number of technical fields is infinitely large, and terminology is expanding and changing daily.
- Finding an equivalent for new terms that emerge with new technology can pose a problem.
Definition of Technical Translation
- Technical translation is the translation of special language texts, i.e., texts written using Languages for Special Purposes (LSP).
- Technical translation includes the translation of texts in engineering, medicine, and other specialized fields.
- Technical translation is synonymous with specialized translation, but in the narrower sense, it's one part of specialized translation.
Difference between Scientific and Technical Translation
- Scientific translation relates to pure science in all of its theoretical glory, while technical translation relates to how scientific knowledge is actually put to practical use.
- Both types of translation differ in terms of subject matter, language, and purpose, but they are similar in terms of the techniques of translation involved.
This quiz is about scientific translation, its importance, and the role of translators in delivering accurate information to aid global scientific progress.
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