Practice Cultural Adaptation Vs. Direct Translation (3.4.3) - Module 3: Language, Identity, and Culture
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Cultural Adaptation vs. Direct Translation

Practice - Cultural Adaptation vs. Direct Translation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is direct translation?

💡 Hint: Think about how we might replicate words without considering context.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of cultural adaptation.

💡 Hint: Consider famous fairy tales you know.

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Question 1

What is the main focus of direct translation?

A) Word-for-word text conversion
B) Cultural context adaptation
C) Thematic analysis

💡 Hint: Recall the acronym 'LT' we used.

Question 2

Cultural adaptation often involves adjusting which of the following?

A) Historical accuracy
B) Character traits and settings
C) Language syntax

💡 Hint: Think about how settings can be changed to enhance relatability.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the implications of cultural adaptation with specific examples from literature or film. What are both the positive and negative outcomes?

💡 Hint: Look at specific adaptations to illustrate your points.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a specific translation of a literary work and analyze what may have been lost or gained in the process compared to the original.

💡 Hint: Select a text and sample different translations for comparison.

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