Introduction to Translation

What is translation?

• The art of writing original content

• • Changing spoken language to written language

• • Converting text from one language to another

• • Creating fictional stories

Translators deal with _______ text.

These are sub-types of translation, EXCEPT ...

• literary translation

• technical translation

• subtitling in another language

• interpreting

1. What is the primary goal of translation?

• • To create new content

• • To preserve the original author’s style

• • To convey meaning accurately

• • To add personal opinions

What does “literal translation” mean?

• • Word-for-word translation

• • Creative interpretation

• • Omitting unnecessary details

• • Rewriting the entire text

Which strategy involves adapting cultural references in translation?

• • Transposition/Modulation

• • Adaptation/Localization

• • Literal translation

• Omission and Expansion