Question 1

Which of the following is an example of intralingual translation?&#10;A) Translation of a document from Japanese to English&#10;B) Rewording of a phrase in the same language&#10;C) A film version of a book

Accepted Answer

Intralingual translation, also known as rewording or paraphrasing, involves translating text from one language to the same language while retaining the meaning of the original text. Choice A involves interlingual translation, while choice C involves a different type of adaptation.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of interlingual translation?&#10;A) Translation of a document from Japanese to English&#10;B) Rewording of a phrase in the same language&#10;C) A film version of a book

Accepted Answer

Interlingual translation involves the translation of text or speech from one language to another. Option A is an example of this kind of translation. Option B is an example of intralingual translation, which involves rewording or paraphrasing within the same language. Option C is an example of intersemiotic translation, which involves translating a text from one medium to another (e.g. a book to a film).

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of intersemiotic translation?&#10;A) Translation of a document from Japanese to English&#10;B) Rewording of a phrase in the same language&#10;C) A film version of a book

Accepted Answer

Intersemiotic translation involves the translation of a text from one form of expression to another, for example, from a literary text to a film or from a painting to a poem. A film version of a book involves the translation of the narrative from a written form to a visual form, making it an example of intersemiotic translation. The rewording of a phrase in the same language is an example of intralingual translation, and the translation of a document from one language to another is an example of interlingual translation.

Question 4

Who proposed the map of the field of translation studies?&#10;A) Eugene Nida&#10;B) Gideon Toury&#10;C) James S. Holmes and Gideon Toury

Accepted Answer

The map of the field of translation studies was proposed by James S. Holmes and Gideon Toury in their book "Mapa del Campo de los Estudios de Traducción" (Map of the Field of Translation Studies). Eugene Nida is a prominent figure in translation studies, but he did not propose this particular map.

Question 5

What are the two elements of 'pure' translation studies?&#10;A) Theoretical and applied&#10;B) Theoretical and descriptive&#10;C) General and partial

Accepted Answer

Pure translation studies typically involve both theoretical and descriptive elements, with the theoretical component focusing on the principles, concepts, and models that underpin translation, and the descriptive component examining real-world examples of translation and its effects. General and partial are not widely recognized as core elements of translation studies.

Question 6

What are the three elements of 'applied' translation studies?&#10;A) Translator training, translation aids and translation criticism&#10;B) Theoretical, descriptive and applied&#10;C) Teaching methods, testing techniques and curriculum design

Accepted Answer

Applied translation studies focus on practical aspects of translation, including translator training, the development of translation aids (like dictionaries or software), and the critique or analysis of translations to improve quality and effectiveness.

Question 7

Van Doorslaer's map is divided into 'translation' and 'translation studies'. Which of the following is classified under 'translation studies'?&#10;A) Mode&#10;B) Theories&#10;C) Media

Accepted Answer

Theories are classified under 'translation studies', as they relate to the academic study and analysis of translation as a practice and phenomenon. Modes and media, on the other hand, fall under 'translation' as they refer to the actual processes and tools of translation, rather than the broader study of translation.

Deck 1: Main Issues of Translation Studies