Deck 7: Systems Theories

Question 1

What does 'polysystem' mean?

A) A hierarchical order of systems that do not interact
B) A system of intersecting and partially overlapping systems that function as a structured whole
C) A variety of different systems that function in parallel

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What does Even-Zohar say is the 'normal' position of translated literature?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Young

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is/are an advantage of descriptive translation studies?

A) It is systematic and allows different studies to be compared
B) It provides a replicable framework for research
C) It helps to evaluate the quality of a TT

Answer 3

A,B

Question 4

Which is the best definition of norms in Toury's model?

A) Legislation which requires a certain form of action
B) Linguistic conventions specific to a culture, society and time
C) Sociocultural constraints that are acquired through education and socialization

Question 5

What is an 'adequate translation' in Toury's model?

A) A TT that conforms to TL norms
B) A TT that conforms more to SL norms
C) A TT that has few errors

Question 6

What are Toury's two laws of translation?

A) The law of growing standardization and the law of interference
B) The law of explicitation and the law of interference
C) The law of growing standardization and the law of explicitation

Question 7

Which of the following is correct?

A) S-universals are features of all translations
B) S-universals are typical shifts between STs and TTs
C) S-universals are typical features of TTs compared to non-translated writing

Question 8

Of the norms proposed by Chesterman, which has the most ethical slant?

A) Expectancy norm
B) Communication norm
C) Accountability norm