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Munday - Chapter One

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Translation Studies Quiz

Test your knowledge of the fascinating world of translation studies with this 10-question quiz. Covering various theories, practices, and key figures in the field, this quiz is perfect for anyone interested in translation and linguistics.

Evaluate your understanding of translation theories.
Explore the works of influential figures like Eugene Nida and Holmes.
Challenge yourself with questions about applied translation studies.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ThinkingWord812

1. The 1960s translation workshop concept was based on...

A. A mostly linguistic-oriented approach

B. Comparative literature

C. Richards’ practical criticism approach

D. The grammar-translation method

2. Eugene Nida (1964a) based his ‘science of translation’ on...

A. Chomsky’s generative grammar

B. J.-P. Vinay and J. Darbelnet’s stylistically-based approach

C. Jakobson’s three categories of translation

D. The grammar-translation method

3. Holmes’ (1972) seminal paper not widely available until...

A. 1983

B. 1988

C. 1993

D. 1998

4. What are the two main elements of Holmes’ map of ‘pure’ translation studies?

A. General and partial

B. Process and product

C. Theoretical and applied

D. Theoretical and descriptive

5. The applied branch of Holmes’ map of translation studies covers three areas. Which of the following is NOT an area?

A. Translation aids

B. Translation criticism

C. Translation testing

D. Translator training

6. Issues such as whether translation universals exist are addressed in --------- theories of translation.

A. area-restricted

B. medium-restricted

C. problem-restricted

D. rank-restricted

7. Linguistic theories that have been restricted to a specific level of (normally) the word or sentence are--------- theories of translation.

A. area-restricted

B. medium-restricted

C. problem-restricted

D. rank-restricted

8. What are translation aids?

A. A computer virus that attacks TRADOS and other translation memories

B. Information technology, dictionaries and grammars

C. Teaching methods, testing techniques and curriculum design

D. Translation exams and the marking of student translations

9. Which of the following is an example of intersemiotic translation?

A. A film version of a book

B. A new Bible translation

C. Rewording of a phrase in the same language

D. Translation of a document from Spanish to English

10. Which of the following is an example of intralingual translation?

A. A film version of a book

B. A new Bible translation

C. Rewording of a phrase in the same language

D. Translation of a document from Spanish to English

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