Translating Nursery Rhymes from Sinhalese to English:  With Special Reference to the Translation Strategies

Kumudu Gamage

Makale detayları

Translating Nursery Rhymes from Sinhalese to English: With Special Reference to the Translation Strategies

Yazarlar:

Kumudu Gamage

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Translation and Interpretation Studies

Dergi:

Çeviribilim Dergisi Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.28-37

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312600

pISSN:

3023-4344

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 This study delves into the significant role nursery rhymes play in childrens development and focuses on the challenges faced by novice translators in rendering these verses into another language. The research aligns itself with Joness 1989 conceptual framework, which delineates four levels of poetry translation: literal translation, approximation, adaptation, and imitation. These levels guide the exploration of the translation practices employed by novice translators. The investigation reveals that novice translators predominantly resort to literal translation and adaptation when tackling nursery rhymes. Literal translation involves a direct conversion of the source text, maintaining a word-for-word correspondence, while adaptation entails modifying the content to suit the cultural and linguistic context of the target language while preserving the essence of the original rhyme. The prevalence of these two strategies suggests that novice translators find it convenient either to adhere closely to the literal meaning of the source material or to creatively adapt it to fit the linguistic and cultural nuances of the target language. Understanding the challenges faced by novice translators in the translation of nursery rhymes is crucial for enhancing the quality of translated materials aimed at children. This research contributes to the broader discourse on translation strategies, shedding light on the specific nuances involved in the translation of poetic and culturally significant content for young audiences.

 This study delves into the significant role nursery rhymes play in childrens development and focuses on the challenges faced by novice translators in rendering these verses into another language. The research aligns itself with Joness 1989 conceptual framework, which delineates four levels of poetry translation: literal translation, approximation, adaptation, and imitation. These levels guide the exploration of the translation practices employed by novice translators. The investigation reveals that novice translators predominantly resort to literal translation and adaptation when tackling nursery rhymes. Literal translation involves a direct conversion of the source text, maintaining a word-for-word correspondence, while adaptation entails modifying the content to suit the cultural and linguistic context of the target language while preserving the essence of the original rhyme. The prevalence of these two strategies suggests that novice translators find it convenient either to adhere closely to the literal meaning of the source material or to creatively adapt it to fit the linguistic and cultural nuances of the target language. Understanding the challenges faced by novice translators in the translation of nursery rhymes is crucial for enhancing the quality of translated materials aimed at children. This research contributes to the broader discourse on translation strategies, shedding light on the specific nuances involved in the translation of poetic and culturally significant content for young audiences.

 This study delves into the significant role nursery rhymes play in childrens development and focuses on the challenges faced by novice translators in rendering these verses into another language. The research aligns itself with Joness 1989 conceptual framework, which delineates four levels of poetry translation: literal translation, approximation, adaptation, and imitation. These levels guide the exploration of the translation practices employed by novice translators. The investigation reveals that novice translators predominantly resort to literal translation and adaptation when tackling nursery rhymes. Literal translation involves a direct conversion of the source text, maintaining a word-for-word correspondence, while adaptation entails modifying the content to suit the cultural and linguistic context of the target language while preserving the essence of the original rhyme. The prevalence of these two strategies suggests that novice translators find it convenient either to adhere closely to the literal meaning of the source material or to creatively adapt it to fit the linguistic and cultural nuances of the target language. Understanding the challenges faced by novice translators in the translation of nursery rhymes is crucial for enhancing the quality of translated materials aimed at children. This research contributes to the broader discourse on translation strategies, shedding light on the specific nuances involved in the translation of poetic and culturally significant content for young audiences.

 This study delves into the significant role nursery rhymes play in childrens development and focuses on the challenges faced by novice translators in rendering these verses into another language. The research aligns itself with Joness 1989 conceptual framework, which delineates four levels of poetry translation: literal translation, approximation, adaptation, and imitation. These levels guide the exploration of the translation practices employed by novice translators. The investigation reveals that novice translators predominantly resort to literal translation and adaptation when tackling nursery rhymes. Literal translation involves a direct conversion of the source text, maintaining a word-for-word correspondence, while adaptation entails modifying the content to suit the cultural and linguistic context of the target language while preserving the essence of the original rhyme. The prevalence of these two strategies suggests that novice translators find it convenient either to adhere closely to the literal meaning of the source material or to creatively adapt it to fit the linguistic and cultural nuances of the target language. Understanding the challenges faced by novice translators in the translation of nursery rhymes is crucial for enhancing the quality of translated materials aimed at children. This research contributes to the broader discourse on translation strategies, shedding light on the specific nuances involved in the translation of poetic and culturally significant content for young audiences.

Makale detayları

Translating Nursery Rhymes from Sinhalese to English: With Special Reference to the Translation Strategies

Yazarlar:

Kumudu Gamage

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Translation and Interpretation Studies

Dergi:

Çeviribilim Dergisi Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.28-37

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312600

pISSN:

3023-4344

Novice translators

nursery rhymes

Sinhalese to English

translation strategies

Sayı

Makale detayları

Translating Nursery Rhymes from Sinhalese to English: With Special Reference to the Translation Strategies

Yazarlar: Kumudu Gamage

Yayıncı: Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar: Translation and Interpretation Studies

Dergi: Çeviribilim Dergisi Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.28-37

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 2/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001312600

pISSN: 3023-4344

Novice translators

nursery rhymes

Sinhalese to English

translation strategies

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Kumudu Gamage

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Translation and Interpretation Studies

Dergi:

Çeviribilim Dergisi Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.28-37

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312600

pISSN:

3023-4344