Translating Chinese in Malaysia
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-032-87529-3 (ISBN)
This book unveils the unique landscape of translation from Chinese in Malaysia, where the emphasis lies not just in theoretical nuances but in the practical application of bridging linguistic divides. The narrative unfolds the dedicated efforts of the local Chinese community, passionately engaged in translating literary gems and unraveling language intricacies. It provides a platform to explore how Chinese Malaysians use translation as a tool to maintain and transmit their linguistic and cultural legacy. By highlighting specific works and creative endeavours, the authors showcase the unique contributions of the Chinese community to the broader field of translation, fostering an appreciation for the cultural and artistic dimensions embedded in the translated texts.
This book serves as an educational tool for students, scholars, and researchers interested in translation studies and multiculturalism. It also provides a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese translators in Malaysia, encouraging further research and fostering a deeper understanding of the field.
Riccardo Moratto is Distinguished Professor (特聘教授) at the School of Foreign Studies (SFS), Tongji University, Director of the International Center for Intercultural Studies (ICIS) at Tongji University, Deputy Director of the Research Center for National Discourse and Global Communication, and AIIC member. Professor Moratto is executive editor of the International Journal of Translation and Communication, editor-in-chief of Interpreting Studies for Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press (外教社), and general editor of two Routledge series. Professor Moratto is a Chartered Linguist and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (FCIL), a polyglot, an international conference interpreter and renowned literary translator. Lay Hoon Ang is Associate Professor at Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her research interests include applied linguistics, Chinese studies, and translation. She was a visiting professor at Fuzhou University, China, and a visiting scholar at Portland State University, USA. She is also an appointed visiting researcher at the Research Institute of National Cultural Development, Wuhan University, China.
Foreword; Preface; 1. A systematic review of Chinese translation studies in Malaysia 2. Chinese translation from a sociolinguistic approach: A research experience in Malaysia 3. Chinese translation of Malay pantun in Malaysia, 1928–2020 4. Chinese literary sphere in the Malay world: The Malay translation of Honglou Meng in Malaysia 5. Metafictionality, creative treason, and postmemory: The English translation of Li Zishu’s The Age of Goodbyes 6. Feminist translation strategies in Ho Sok Fong’s award-winning novel Lake Like a Mirror 7. Conceptual metaphor translation in Chang Kuei-hsing's My South Seas Sleeping Beauty 8. Effects of using the grammar-translation method aided by animated cartoons in teaching and learning children’s stories among university students
| Erscheinungsdatum | 15.10.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Routledge Studies in East Asian Interpreting |
| Zusatzinfo | 22 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 453 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-032-87529-1 / 1032875291 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-032-87529-3 / 9781032875293 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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