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SOH 01: How to Improve Singapore Students Translation Abilities A Case Study on Translation Mistakes in CCs Shao Xinning (Hwa Chong Institution) He Ziyu (Victorias Junior College) Aims 1. Find out the cause 2. Propose solutions 3.

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SOH 01: How to Improve Singapore Students’ Translation Abilities： A Case Study on Translation Mistakes in CCs

Shao Xinning (Hwa Chong Institution) He Ziyu (Victoria’s Junior College)

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Aims

  • 1. Find out the cause
  • 2. Propose solutions
  • 3. Improve language environment

→improve students’ translation abilities

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Significance of our study

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  • 1. Reduce misinformation conveyed

to the people

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  • 2. Importance of translation skills in the

globalized world

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Hard power + soft power

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Methodology

  • Observation and Interview

Eight CCs are selected for field work, namely, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bishan North, Bedok, Cheng San, Toa Payoh Central, Siglap South, and Marine Parade Community Club.

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Methodology

  • Obtain Information on:
  • production process of translated materials
  • possible reasons for mistakes
  • CC’s proposed response to these mistakes
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Methodology

  • Analysis
  • 1. Mistake Categorization
  • 2. Reasons behind the Mistakes
  • 3. Identify Gaps
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Categorization of mistakes

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Mistakes: Grammatical/Comm

  • n usage

perspective

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  • 1. Wrong grammatical categories
  • 2. Inappropriate word choices
  • 3. Wrong homophones
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  • 1. Inappropriate Word Choices
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  • 2. Wrong Homophones
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Mistakes: Translator’s perspective

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  • 0. Translator‘s lack of linguistic abilities
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  • 1. Wrong cultural context
  • 2. Creating new combination of words
  • 3. Customary usage of wrong translations
  • 4. Misuse of online translators
  • 5. Defamiliarization of mandarin in the local context
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  • 1. Wrong Cultural Context
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  • 2. Misuse of online translators
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  • 3. Defamiliarization of mandarin in the

local context

老人—-乐龄人士 集市—-巴刹 乡村—-甘榜

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Proposed Solutions

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Target text user CC

Parties involved in CC’s translation process

commissioner CC Initiator CC Source text producer CC/contractors Target text producer CC: in-house staff Target text receiver residents

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Solution 1. (TT-Producing Stage) Work Bond with Professional Translators

  • Translation is done by CC staff
  • Translation agency helps vet
  • win-win Relationship
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Solution 2. (TT-Producing Stage) Centralized Training for Staff Translator

  • Learn Necessary Linguistic Skills
  • Obtain Cultural Literacy
  • Analyze Translation Errors
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Solution 3. (TT-Receiving Stage) Rewarding System for Residents

  • Residents Rarely Report
  • Reporting through social media

is a more convenient way.

  • Give Rewards to Incentivize
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Limitations

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How to create a low-tolerance atmosphere for translation errors:

  • psychology and sociology
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Extensions + Conclusion

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Problems Faced:

  • Gaps in Language Abilities
  • Meagre Exposure to Translation

Approach: Short-Term Organisational Help for CCs + Long-Term Bilingual Education = Improved Language Environment and Translation Ability

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Thank you!

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Q&A