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What is a primary reason for the weak predictive power of translation theories?
What is a primary reason for the weak predictive power of translation theories?
What type of predictions do translation theories generally make?
What type of predictions do translation theories generally make?
How do translation theories typically handle the complexity of translation?
How do translation theories typically handle the complexity of translation?
What aspect of translation do theories often struggle to accurately predict?
What aspect of translation do theories often struggle to accurately predict?
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What limitations do translation theories face in their predictive capabilities?
What limitations do translation theories face in their predictive capabilities?
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What does Pym mean by 'private, internal theorizing'?
What does Pym mean by 'private, internal theorizing'?
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How does public theory arise, according to Pym?
How does public theory arise, according to Pym?
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Which of the following best distinguishes between internal and public theorizing?
Which of the following best distinguishes between internal and public theorizing?
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What can be inferred about the relationship between translation and theory?
What can be inferred about the relationship between translation and theory?
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What implications does Pym's distinction have for academic discourse?
What implications does Pym's distinction have for academic discourse?
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What type of research does the social sciences paradigm allow for?
What type of research does the social sciences paradigm allow for?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the social sciences paradigm?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the social sciences paradigm?
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Which type of research project is included in the social sciences paradigm?
Which type of research project is included in the social sciences paradigm?
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In the context of social sciences, which approach is emphasized alongside quantitative methods?
In the context of social sciences, which approach is emphasized alongside quantitative methods?
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What conclusion can be drawn about the scope of research in the social sciences paradigm?
What conclusion can be drawn about the scope of research in the social sciences paradigm?
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What does Translation Theory primarily aim to expose?
What does Translation Theory primarily aim to expose?
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Which aspect is NOT a primary focus of Translation Theory?
Which aspect is NOT a primary focus of Translation Theory?
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How does Translation Theory contribute to understanding cultural differences?
How does Translation Theory contribute to understanding cultural differences?
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Why is Translation Theory important for communication?
Why is Translation Theory important for communication?
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In what way does Translation Theory relate to identity?
In what way does Translation Theory relate to identity?
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What is the primary purpose of the seventh goal mentioned?
What is the primary purpose of the seventh goal mentioned?
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Which characteristic distinguishes the seventh goal from other goals?
Which characteristic distinguishes the seventh goal from other goals?
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How does the seventh goal contribute to the scholarly community?
How does the seventh goal contribute to the scholarly community?
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In what way does the seventh goal reach beyond its discipline?
In what way does the seventh goal reach beyond its discipline?
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What implications does the seventh goal have for the discipline of TS?
What implications does the seventh goal have for the discipline of TS?
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What is one characteristic of a theory according to the content?
What is one characteristic of a theory according to the content?
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How do some scholars define 'theories' in relation to 'ideas'?
How do some scholars define 'theories' in relation to 'ideas'?
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Which statement is NOT a characteristic of a theory as suggested by the content?
Which statement is NOT a characteristic of a theory as suggested by the content?
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What might some scholars imply about theories based on their understanding of the term?
What might some scholars imply about theories based on their understanding of the term?
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In the study of translation, why is the consistency of a theory important?
In the study of translation, why is the consistency of a theory important?
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Study Notes
Theorists and Theories
- Translators are theorists, producing initial translation writings
- Theorists need to conceive translation goals
- Translation theory is needed to translate effectively
- Decision making in translation depends on a translation theory
- Translators theorize constantly, finding solutions to translation issues
- Theorizing is individual and public
- Translators theorize when writing about their works
- A translation theory must be a logical link of corroborated hypotheses (interpretive, descriptive, explanatory, and predictive)
- A theory must take account of many factors like historical/cultural/ideological/situational/personal/linguistic etc, and it should be changeable
- "Lived translation" is linked to a lack of theorizing
- Monolingual cultures are more aware of translation and actively theorize it
- Translation theory is less developed in certain regions/areas
- Lay receivers pronounce judgement on translations based on subjective theories, which aren't always consistent
Goals of Translation Theory
- Describe what translators do and the strategies they use
- Explain why translators act as they do
- Predict how translators will act in future situations
- Predict how future translations will look and behave
- Help with identifying and defining translation problems
- Indicate the factors affecting translation solutions
- List possible approaches to translation
- Recommend appropriate translations
- Raise awareness of translation within trainees
- Enable self-reflection about translation work
- Provide a basis for professional translators' identity
- Provide researchers with a paradigm
- Reformulate the major frameworks for translation studies
- Establish criteria for evaluating translations
- Understand and criticize global trends
What is a Translation Theory?
- A theory is consistent internally
- A theory needs to identify its object
- A theory needs to be replicable and explicit in its methods
- Translation theory addresses trainees' questions and problems
- It exposes trainees to different views
- It offers alternative views on translation
- It trains people to construct their own strategies
- It prepares trainees for the translation industry
- It clarifies that translation is not completely ad hoc or subjective
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This quiz explores the complexities and limitations of translation theories, focusing on how they predict outcomes and their internal discourse as outlined by Pym. It delves into the distinction between private theorizing and public theory, along with the implications for academic discussions in the field of translation studies.
