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1. Study p.3-24 "INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE INTERACTION Translation Concepts"

 Look through the tasks. Get ready to answer the following questions:

1.1. Translation as Strategic Cross-Cultural Interaction

1. How does translation act as a bridge between different cultural contexts, and what are some examples of this in practice?
2. In what ways can translation influence cross-cultural communication and understanding?
3. What are the key challenges faced by translators when dealing with culturally specific concepts or expressions?
4. How do translators balance fidelity to the source text with the need for cultural adaptation?
5. What role does translation play in global diplomacy and international relations?
6. Can you provide examples where translation has either succeeded or failed in fostering cross-cultural interaction?

1.2. Translation as a Professional Activity

1. What are the main qualifications and skills required for a professional translator today?
2. How do ethical considerations influence the work of professional translators?
3. In what ways has technology, such as machine translation, impacted the field of professional translation?
4. What are the common challenges professional translators face when translating specialized texts (e.g., legal, medical, or technical documents)?
5. How does the role of a translator differ when working in literary translation versus technical translation?
6. What strategies do professional translators use to maintain accuracy while also ensuring readability and cultural relevance?
7. How does the certification process work for professional translators, and why is it important?
8. What are the key differences between freelance translation work and working as an in-house translator?
9. How do translators collaborate with other professionals (e.g., editors, subject matter experts) during the translation process?
10. What are the most in-demand languages for translation in today's global market?

1.3. Types and Methods of Translation

1. What are the primary types of translation, and how do they differ from one another?
2. How does literary translation differ from other forms of translation, such as legal or technical translation?
3. What are some of the most common translation methods, and how do they apply to different types of texts?
4. How does localization differ from translation, and why is it important in today’s global market?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using literal translation versus free translation?
6. In what scenarios might a translator choose to use a dynamic equivalence method over a formal equivalence method?
7. How do idiomatic expressions pose challenges in translation, and what methods can be used to address these challenges?
8. What role do cultural references play in translation, and how can translators effectively convey them in the target language?
9. How does the translation of audiovisual content (e.g., subtitles, dubbing) differ from traditional text translation?
10. What are the ethical considerations involved in the translation of politically or culturally sensitive materials?

2. p.23-24 Analyze the text, pointing out the units which (a) should be

transcribed/transliterated; (b) allow literal translation; (c) are to be adapted or

explained in translation. Prepare a written translation of the text, upload it