3.4.4 - The Global Reach and Cultural Impact of Translated and Adapted Texts
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Practice Questions
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What does translation involve beyond changing words?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors affecting language beyond vocabulary.
Name one risk associated with cultural adaptation.
💡 Hint: How do adaptations sometimes oversimplify cultures?
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What is the primary aim of translation?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of a translator.
True or False: Cultural adaptation always preserves the original narrative intact.
💡 Hint: Consider how films change stories for different audiences.
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Analyze a well-known book that has been translated into multiple languages. Discuss how translation choices may differ and the implications of these differences on thematic interpretation.
💡 Hint: Look at major themes in the book and how translation alters them.
Select an adapted film from a novel. Critique its treatment of cultural elements and discuss the potential loss or gain in translation.
💡 Hint: Think about character changes or theme shifts that might resonate differently.
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