Translation Process Quiz
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The translator decodes messages in one language and re-encodes them in the same language.

False

The difference between the monolingual communicator and the translator is only a difference of kind in their encoding behavior.

False

The translator deals with new experiences as though they were recurrences of the same event, just like any other individual.

True

Harris and Sherwood's study concluded that translating is not related to bilingualism.

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

According to Antonini's research, natural translation is a well-explored area of research in Translation and Interpreting Studies in Europe.

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

References to natural translation are often a cause of concern for both professional translators/interpreters and academics.

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

Interpreters always translate written material or code or transcribed pre-recorded speech.

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

Translators and interpreters are essentially the same profession with no significant differences.

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

Immigrants are very likely to resort to the help of professional language services if available, rather than members of their family or linguistic community.

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

The result of a translator's interpretation is usually in oral or gestural form.

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

Study Notes

The Translator's Role

  • The translator decodes and re-encodes messages in the same language, differing from monolingual communicators only in their encoding behavior.

Translation and Bilingualism

  • Research by Harris and Sherwood suggests that translating is not related to bilingualism.

Natural Translation

  • Natural translation is a well-explored area of research in Translation and Interpreting Studies in Europe, according to Antonini's research.
  • References to natural translation often cause concern for both professional translators/interpreters and academics.

Interpreters vs. Translators

  • Interpreters translate written material, code, or transcribed pre-recorded speech.
  • Translators and interpreters are essentially the same profession, with no significant differences.

Language Services

  • Immigrants are likely to use professional language services if available, rather than relying on family or linguistic community members.

Translator's Output

  • The result of a translator's interpretation is usually in oral or gestural form.

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Test your knowledge of the translation process with this quiz. Explore concepts such as decoding and re-encoding messages in bilingual translation, differences between bilingual translators and monolingual communicators, and encoding behaviors when taking a turn as a sender.

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