Literary translation

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The translation of literary works, including poetry, fiction, and drama.

What is the definition of translation?

- "Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text."

What is the terminological distinction made in English regarding translation and interpreting?

- "The English language draws a terminological distinction between translating (a written text) and interpreting (oral or signed communication between users of different languages)."

When can translation begin in a language community?

- "Translation can begin only after the appearance of writing within a language community."

What is the risk a translator faces while translating?

- "A translator always risks inadvertently introducing source-language words, grammar, or syntax into the target-language rendering."

What positive outcomes can arise from translator's unintentional influences?

- "Such 'spill-overs' have sometimes imported useful source-language calques and loanwords that have enriched target languages."

How have translators played a role in shaping languages?

- "Translators, including early translators of sacred texts, have helped shape the very languages into which they have translated."

What efforts have been made since the 1940s in regards to translation?

- "Since the 1940s efforts have been made, with varying degrees of success, to automate translation or to mechanically aid the human translator."

What impact has the Internet had on translation?

- "The rise of the Internet has fostered a world-wide market for translation services and has facilitated 'language localisation'."

What is the purpose of language localisation?

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How have automated translation tools influenced the translation process?

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What forms of communication are encompassed in interpreting?

- "Interpreting (oral or signed communication between users of different languages)."

What has the presence of writing enabled in translation?

- "Translation can begin only after the appearance of writing within a language community."

How have translators contributed to the enrichment of target languages?

- "Such 'spill-overs' have sometimes imported useful source-language calques and loanwords that have enriched target languages."

What has the rise of the Internet facilitated?

- "The rise of the Internet has fostered a world-wide market for translation services and has facilitated 'language localisation'."

What is the distinction made between translating and interpreting?

- "The English language draws a terminological distinction between translating (a written text) and interpreting (oral or signed communication between users of different languages)."

How have translators influenced the development of languages they have worked on?

- "Translators, including early translators of sacred texts, have helped shape the very languages into which they have translated."

What risks do translators face when working on a translation?

- "A translator always risks inadvertently introducing source-language words, grammar, or syntax into the target-language rendering."

What efforts have been made to aid the translation process?

- "Since the 1940s efforts have been made, with varying degrees of success, to automate translation or to mechanically aid the human translator."

What impact has the Internet had on the translation market?

- "The rise of the Internet has fostered a world-wide market for translation services and has facilitated 'language localisation'."

What is the definition of language localisation?

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