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When did the story of translation begin?
When did the story of translation begin?
- In the third millennium BC (correct)
- In the medieval period
- In the modern era
- In ancient times
What is the purpose of translation?
What is the purpose of translation?
- To replace one language with another
- To connect, interact, and enrich different cultures (correct)
- To confuse different cultures
- To translate from one dialect to another
What is the origin of the English word 'translation'?
What is the origin of the English word 'translation'?
- From a Latin word (correct)
- From a German word
- From a French word
- From a Greek word
What is translation, in a broader sense?
What is translation, in a broader sense?
What is involved in every act of translation?
What is involved in every act of translation?
What is the relationship between the source text and the translated text?
What is the relationship between the source text and the translated text?
Where is the interactive relationship between source and translation the best?
Where is the interactive relationship between source and translation the best?
What is the primary goal of translation?
What is the primary goal of translation?
What is the scope of translation?
What is the scope of translation?
What is essential for a translator to convey?
What is essential for a translator to convey?
What is the core process of translation?
What is the core process of translation?
Where is the interactive relationship between source and translation most effective?
Where is the interactive relationship between source and translation most effective?
What is a characteristic of translation?
What is a characteristic of translation?
What does translation facilitate?
What does translation facilitate?
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Study Notes
The History of Translation
- Translation is as old as human civilization, with its history dating back to the third millennium BC.
The Importance of Translation
- Translation enables different cultures to connect, interact, and enrich one another.
Definition of Translation
- Translation is the process of carrying a message or written content from one text to another, from one person to another, and from one language (source language) to a different language (target language).
- It can occur within the same language (from one dialect to another dialect or from one form to another) or between languages.
The Translation Process
- Translation is a communication process that involves the transfer of a message or written content from one language into a new language.
- Every act of translation involves the expression of sense.
Source and Translated Text
- The source text and the translated text are equivalent in terms of the sense they convey.
- The interactive relationship between the source and translation is crucial, and it is particularly evident in the hands of experienced translators of prose, drama, and poetry.
The History of Translation
- Translation is as old as human civilization, with its history dating back to the third millennium BC.
The Importance of Translation
- Translation enables different cultures to connect, interact, and enrich one another.
Definition of Translation
- Translation is the process of carrying a message or written content from one text to another, from one person to another, and from one language (source language) to a different language (target language).
- It can occur within the same language (from one dialect to another dialect or from one form to another) or between languages.
The Translation Process
- Translation is a communication process that involves the transfer of a message or written content from one language into a new language.
- Every act of translation involves the expression of sense.
Source and Translated Text
- The source text and the translated text are equivalent in terms of the sense they convey.
- The interactive relationship between the source and translation is crucial, and it is particularly evident in the hands of experienced translators of prose, drama, and poetry.
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