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How does translation contribute to the dynamics between majority and minority groups within multicultural societies?
How does translation contribute to the dynamics between majority and minority groups within multicultural societies?
- By reinforcing the dominance of majority languages and cultures, ensuring social cohesion.
- By creating a standardized form of communication that eliminates all linguistic and cultural differences.
- By prioritizing the cultural values of the majority, ensuring that minority groups assimilate effectively.
- By providing a platform for minority languages to thrive, fostering pride and confidence among their speakers. (correct)
What is the primary focus of micro-historical studies of translation as highlighted by Munday (2014)?
What is the primary focus of micro-historical studies of translation as highlighted by Munday (2014)?
- Examining translators’ everyday work through manuscripts, archives, and personal papers. (correct)
- Creating comprehensive dictionaries and language resources for professional translators.
- Developing universal translation theories applicable across all languages and cultures.
- Analyzing global translation trends using large datasets and statistical analysis.
What is the central concept of Eco-Translatology in the context of cultural exchange?
What is the central concept of Eco-Translatology in the context of cultural exchange?
- Establishing a hierarchical structure where certain cultures are seen as superior and others as inferior.
- Promoting cultural homogenization by eliminating unique socio-cultural elements in translation.
- Focusing solely on linguistic accuracy without regard for cultural context or environmental factors.
- Achieving 'eco-balance' through 'adaptation and selection' in translation, considering the socio-cultural environment. (correct)
In what way do archival studies contribute to our understanding of translation history?
In what way do archival studies contribute to our understanding of translation history?
How does Eco-Translatology relate to Western translation theories like those of Nida, Newmark, and Catford?
How does Eco-Translatology relate to Western translation theories like those of Nida, Newmark, and Catford?
Flashcards
Translation's Societal Role
Translation's Societal Role
Translation influences majority-minority relations, addressing power dynamics and bolstering minority languages.
Micro-Historical Studies
Micro-Historical Studies
Focuses on routine translation tasks using documents and interviews to build a social and cultural history of translation.
Archival Studies
Archival Studies
Using archives to challenge popular narratives and reveal translator behavior.
Eco-Translatology
Eco-Translatology
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Adaptation and Selection
Adaptation and Selection
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Study Notes
- Translation is vital in multicultural societies for shaping relationships between majority and minority groups.
- Translation can help correct power imbalances that may exist.
- Translation benefits minority languages and promotes confidence and pride among their speakers.
Micro-Historical Studies of Translation
- This approach focuses on the everyday work of translators.
- Primary sources include manuscripts, archives, personal papers, and interviews.
- This method aims to build a social and cultural history of translation.
- Archival studies challenge established views and provide fresh perspectives on translator actions.
Eco-Translatology
- This is a Chinese translation theory.
- Views translation as an ecological system.
- Translation is seen as a process of adaptation and selection.
- It seeks to achieve "eco-balance" in cultural exchange.
- The theory highlights the impact of the socio-cultural setting on translation decisions.
- Eco-Translatology expands the concept of context, drawing on Western theories, like those of Nida, Newmark and Catford.
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