Korean Translations of English Picture Books from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence

• 영문명: Korean Translations of English Picture Books from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence
• 발행기관: 팬코리아영어교육학회
• 저자명: 안유영
• 간행물 정보: 『영어교육연구』제35권 2호, 1~22쪽, 전체 22쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.06.30

영문 초록

This study analyzes the translation practices used in three popular children’s picture books based on Nida’s Functional Equivalence theory. The objective is to evaluate whether the modifications made in the translated texts aligned with the principles of Functional Equivalence and are suitable for the target audience. The findings show that while some sentence elements were altered inconsistently, resulting in potential distortion of the original meaning, other stylistic elements were lost in translation or replaced with target language strategies such as onomatopoeic and mimetic phrases. Furthermore, the study finds that culturally loaded expressions and scenes related to cultural routines were frequently modified, violating the principle of cultural equivalence. The study highlights the importance of adhering to established translation principles and techniques to produce high-quality translations that accurately convey the intended message and cultural context. The findings also underscore the need for further research to establish clear standards for evaluating the quality of translations intended for children, based on how effectively they convey the intended meaning and cultural context of the original text. It could contribute to improving the quality of translations and expanding access to literature for children from diverse cultural backgrounds. (191 words)

목차

Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION

Ⅱ. LITERATURE REVIEW

Ⅲ. METHODS

Ⅳ. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

Ⅴ. CONCLUSION

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키워드

picture books children’s books translation practices speakability functional equivalence young children