3.4.3 - Cultural Adaptation vs. Direct Translation
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What is direct translation?
💡 Hint: Think about how we might replicate words without considering context.
Provide an example of cultural adaptation.
💡 Hint: Consider famous fairy tales you know.
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What is the main focus of direct translation?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym 'LT' we used.
Cultural adaptation often involves adjusting which of the following?
💡 Hint: Think about how settings can be changed to enhance relatability.
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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.
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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