Translation Challenges
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What is the key takeaway from the studies mentioned by Reem?

  • Sensitive topics are rarely translated
  • Careful consideration is essential in translation (correct)
  • Translations are always literal
  • Meaning is preserved in translation
  • What is the primary concern in the translation process according to Reem's colleagues' studies?

  • Cultural nuances
  • Linguistic barriers
  • Semantic shifts (correct)
  • Altering sensitive information
  • What is a significant consequence of poor translation, as suggested by Reem's colleagues' studies?

  • Loss of cultural context
  • Altered meaning of sensitive information (correct)
  • Increased efficiency in translation
  • Improved understanding of the original text
  • What is implied by the need for 'careful consideration and awareness' in the translation process?

    <p>Translations can have unintended consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of topics are particularly vulnerable to alterations in meaning during translation, according to Reem's colleagues' studies?

    <p>Sensitive topics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What award did she receive for her novel Sons of the People, the Mamluk Trilogy?

    <p>The Nagib Mahfouz Award for Best Egyptian Novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did she win the Nagib Mahfouz Award?

    <p>2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the novel for which she received the Nagib Mahfouz Award?

    <p>Sons of the People, the Mamluk Trilogy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the award that recognizes excellence in Egyptian novels?

    <p>The Nagib Mahfouz Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the namesake of the award she received?

    <p>A renowned Egyptian author</p> Signup and view all the answers

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