Deck 1: Main Issues of Translation Studies

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of intralingual translation?

A) Translation of a document from Japanese to English
B) Rewording of a phrase in the same language
C) A film version of a book

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of interlingual translation?

A) Translation of a document from Japanese to English
B) Rewording of a phrase in the same language
C) A film version of a book

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of intersemiotic translation?

A) Translation of a document from Japanese to English
B) Rewording of a phrase in the same language
C) A film version of a book

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Who proposed the map of the field of translation studies?

A) Eugene Nida
B) Gideon Toury
C) James S. Holmes and Gideon Toury

Question 5

What are the two elements of 'pure' translation studies?

A) Theoretical and applied
B) Theoretical and descriptive
C) General and partial

Question 6

What are the three elements of 'applied' translation studies?

A) Translator training, translation aids and translation criticism
B) Theoretical, descriptive and applied
C) Teaching methods, testing techniques and curriculum design

Question 7

Van Doorslaer's map is divided into 'translation' and 'translation studies'. Which of the following is classified under 'translation studies'?

A) Mode
B) Theories
C) Media