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Ma in literary translation studies dissertation.

All students doing the MA in Literary Translation Studies Studies are required to complete a dissertation of approximately 16,000 words . The MA dissertation offers students the chance to undertake and complete one of two forms of sustained research project: either a) a dissertation of the more conventional variety, where the student undertakes research into an area of translation theory and practice and argues a thesis, supporting it with evidence or b) a literary translation accompanied by an extended piece of critical writing (a translation commentary).

The dissertation represents a substantial piece of work, and you should be aware of the fact that it will require significant input from you throughout the year. You should start thinking about the general area in which you would like to do your research from the beginning of the academic year and discuss it with the MALTS Convenor (and, where appropriate, with other members of staff) as soon as possible, since you will be expected to submit a dissertation proposal to the MALTS Convenor ([email protected]) by the end of Week 9 in Term 1. Students who opt to do a dissertation in the form of a literary translation accompanied by an extended commentary should begin to identify an appropriate source text or texts at an early stage. Depending on the language from which you work, source texts may be difficult to access; for this reason, you should plan ahead to allow time for delivery/access.

If the student opts for b) then the translation should be a minimum of 5000 and a maximum of 6000 words (which is approximately one-third of the total length of the dissertation), with the commentary constituting the bulk of the dissertation length at a minimum of 10,000 and a maximum of 11,000 words. Students who wish to translate poetry may agree a different weighting of translation and commentary with their supervisor(s). The translation should be into a language that can be read by the dissertation supervisor(s). This will normally mean that the translation will be into English. The student should include a copy of the source text as an appendix to the completed translation with commentary, clearly marking the appendix as such. Please note that the source text does not count towards the length of the dissertation.

There will be a compulsory workshop on the translation with commentary in Term 1. Please note that the commentary, for the purposes of the MALTS dissertation, is not a series of notes or annotations to a text, nor a chronological narrative of translating a text, rather it should do the following: contain an argument or a set of arguments that are illustrated by the translation; demonstrate the theoretically informed reflection that lies behind the creation of a translation product; address relevant issues of translation theory and practice. The link between the translation and the commentary, i.e. how far the translation bears out what is said in the commentary, will be central to the success of this piece of work. You should therefore select your source text or texts with a particular research focus in mind, rather than selecting a source text at random.

The document ' How to write a translation commentary ’ sets out the expectations for this type of dissertation.

Writing the dissertation proposal (Term 1)

Only projects deemed viable will be allowed to proceed, so it is important to get the proposal right. To be accepted, a proposal should • be intellectually viable; • be achievable within the stipulated time and word limit; • be feasible given the resources; • fall within the areas of expertise of members of academic staff.

See an example of a successful proposal for dissertation type a) and b). Proposals should be between 300 and 500 words in length and include an initial bibliography.

In addition, it is important that the content of your dissertation does not have a significant overlap with any of the essays you submit for your option modules.

To help you write a strong proposal, the English Department will be offering a series of workshops in the Autumn Term, and you will be expected to attend these. Time and place will be confirmed at the start of the academic year.

As you begin work on your proposal during Term 1, you will need to speak to members of academic staff with an interest in the area you wish to work in. All members of staff keep regular office hours during the term, and you should speak to several of them. It is your responsibility to seek them out. Use your contact with them to present and discuss your ideas. Listen to their advice and suggestions, read the books or articles they may point you to, and incorporate what is appropriate into your proposal. As you discuss your project, you will quickly pick up which aspects are worth pursuing and which are not. This is part of the research process. If you would like advice on whom to approach, speak to the MALTS Convenor. Remember when you submit your proposal to mention the names of staff with whom you have spoken.

You will be required to submit your proposal to the MALTS Convenor by the end of Week 9 in Term 1 , shortly before the winter holiday therefore. The MALTS Convenor will consider all applications and assign a supervisor for each successful proposal. You will be notified of decisions by the first week of Term 2. If your proposal has been declined, the MALTS Convenor will meet with you and explain the reasons for the decision, and provide advice and support on reworking the proposal into an acceptable one. It is expected that most proposals submitted by students who have attended all the workshops will be accepted.

Writing the dissertation progress report (Term 2)

Students must begin work on their dissertation research in Term 2. It can take time to work out exactly how to focus your project and decide on what you need to look at and read, so it’s important to start early. In Week 9 of Term 2 you must submit a Progress Report to the MALTS Convenor ([email protected]), copying in the Postgraduate Programmes Officer ([email protected]). The report consists of the following:

• Dissertation Progress Report form • title and chapter breakdown • an abstract of 1000 words • a bibliography.

Progress reports will be reviewed by the MALTS Convenor. If there are concerns about progress, the MALTS Convenor will contact you.

Research, writing and contact with your supervisor (Terms 2 and 3)

You can expect to meet with your supervisor for an initial supervision within the first two weeks of Term 2 and again in Week 8 or 9 shortly before submission of the dissertation progress report. You can also expect to meet with your supervisor three times in Term 3. Supervisions will generally be 45-60 minutes in length, although Term 2 supervisions may well be shorter than this. Your supervisor will read one rough draft of your dissertation, which must be sent by the end of Term 3. You are welcome to contact your supervisor by e-mail. As with all the department's staff, you can usually expect a supervisor to respond within about 3 working days (excluding weekends) if your query is straightforward. For more complex requests, supervisors will need more time to respond and you need to keep in mind that an e-mail exchange is no substitute for a face-to-face meeting. Face-to-face supervision of dissertations concludes at the end of term 3. Over the summer months of July and August, when staff undertake their own research activities, e-mail contact is at the supervisor's discretion and it will very likely take longer for them to respond to any message you send.

Submission (Summer)

The following reminders may be useful:

You must be consistent in the style convention used (preferably either MLA, MHRA, Chicago or Harvard). Note that Harvard is the standard referencing style for scholarly work in Translation Studies.
Footnotes/Endnotes are included in the final word count; the 'Bibliography' is not included in the final word count
An abstract is not required in the final submission
A margin of up to 10% over or under length is allowed, but dissertations that are between 10-24% over-length will incur a penalty of 3 marks
Work that is more than 25% over-length will be refused

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Phd in translation studies.

The doctoral program is primarily designed to prepare its graduates for careers in both the academic field and scholarly research, including research-informed translation. It offers individualized interdisciplinary tracks to accommodate a variety of backgrounds. The doctoral program offers the following features:

Inclusive curriculum comprising, but not limited to, history and traditions of translation studies, literary studies, cultural and postcolonial studies and philosophy;

Individualized interdisciplinary tracks, with the option to take courses in other academic departments;

Learner-centered atmosphere through discussion seminars and independent studies to make learning an enriching exchange among students and faculty.

Guidelines & Checklists For Current Students

Students pursuing the PhD in Translation Studies must follow the standard Graduate School matriculation procedures.

Admission decisions are made by the TRIP Director, in consultation with the advisory committee and any other faculty member whose expertise seems appropriate for the applicant.

Graduate applicants should demonstrate the following background, as attested by transcripts, standard exam scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement and a writing sample.

Near-native fluency in English, as well as (and especially) the ability to write academic texts in English, as demonstrated by high GREs (310+) (GMAT or LSAT will be accepted in place of the GRE), and high TOEFL scores (100+);
Near-native fluency in a second language;
Optionally, but desirable: a good reading knowledge of a third language, meaning the applicant can read reliably with a dictionary;
Previous immersion in a culture where the second language is spoken;
A Master's degree in a relevant area; applicants with no graduate course work in languages should also be prepared for a diagnostic examination during the application process.
Background in translation studies; applicants who do not have a documented background in translation studies, or who do not have any formal certification in translation, may be provisionally admitted; full admission will be granted after passing the certificate examination.

Note: The Translation Studies doctorate is part of the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP), and is not managed by the Department of Comparative Literature. Please direct any questions about the doctorate to TRIP.

Students completing the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) Ph.D. in Translation Studies will obtain the following abilities:

Broaden and deepen knowledge of areas relevant to their research interests, including interdisciplinary knowledge and skills appropriate to the field;
Define a research project in translation studies of appropriate scope or develop a substantial translation with an accompanying analysis;
Develop as a scholar in the field through the practice of independent research and writing.

Program of Courses (Required Core Curriculum)

Translation Practice

TRIP 572: Translation Workshop: Literary - (4 credits)
TRIP 573: Translation Workshop: Non-Literary - (4 credits)

Translation Theory

TRIP 560: Intro to Translation Studies - (4 credits)
TRIP 562: Scholarly Methods in Translation Studies - (4 credits)

(Students who present workshop credits from Binghamton University or elsewhere may petition to have the required workshop courses waived. However, if a waiver is granted, these credits must still be fulfilled with other relevant classes.)

Allied and Disciplinary Electives - (20 credits)

Depending on their interests, students will be able to choose electives from a variety of courses in other academic departments, encompassing disciplines such as:

Criticism and textual analysis (e.g., Comparative Literature, Philosophy)
Cultural studies (e.g., Anthropology, Sociology, area-specific studies)
World languages and literatures
Technical fields (e.g., business or the sciences, for those specializing in non-literary translation)
Pedagogy (education and language departments)

Dissertation

TRIP 698: Pre-Dissertation Research - (1+ credits)
TRIP 699: Dissertation - (1+ credits)

Total Credits

Total Credits Required (without a previous master's degree in a related field) - (48 credits)
Total Credits Required (with a previous master's degree in a related field) - (36 credits)
The total number of credits required should remain the same, even when students are exempted from taking workshop classes (TRIP 572 and TRIP 573).

Note: TRIP does not accept graduate-level transfer credits.

Residency Requirement: Students are expected to be in residence during their formal course work, which will usually take two academic years. It is also advisable that they stay in residence during the parallel requirements described below.

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 is required for a graduate degree. To maintain satisfactory academic progress, students are required to earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses that the Graduate School counts toward a degree. Further, doctoral students in TRIP maintain satisfactory academic progress by meeting program requirements to secure a committee chair by the end of their second semester in the program and to have taken at least one written comprehensive exam by the end of their fifth semester. Students who do not pass a comprehensive exam have one chance to retake and pass the exam.

When students have not achieved satisfactory academic progress, as outlined by the Graduate School and TRIP, they may be placed on Jeopardy status. In this case, students receive a warning and typically are expected to meet requirements for degree progress by the end of the next semester. These requirements are shared with the student in writing. Failing this, the program may recommend to the Dean of the Graduate School that the student be severed. In this case, the student will be informed that they are being severed. Exceptions will be considered only in cases of extraordinary circumstances and students are responsible for having discussions with the program director in advance.

The Graduate School may sever a student when, in the estimation of the Dean of the Graduate School (or the Dean's designee), the student is not maintaining a satisfactory GPA, as required for graduation. Refer to the Graduate School Manual for additional information regarding academic standing, probation/jeopardy status, and severance. Students receiving a probation or jeopardy academic status should work closely with their advisor and/or the Director of TRIP to develop a plan to return to good academic standing.

If a student’s academic progress does not meet expectations of the TRIP guidelines as documented publicly on TRIP’s webpages, the program will not register the student and will recommend to the Graduate School Dean the student be severed. If they are severed, students are encouraged to reapply if they decide to pursue their degree again. This must be done within five years, before credits expire.

Once doctoral students have secured a committee chair, students are encouraged to develop a learning contract with their chair. The purpose of the learning contract is to define the knowledge and skills required in order to pass the comprehensive examination. Toward that, the learning contract will identify likely courses, texts, and/or concepts, which must be mastered in order to provide breadth of background, as well as specialized concepts that are germane to the proposed area of research. The learning contract may be modified later if additional knowledge is required, or if the field of research is changed.

The comprehensive examination consists of four parts, detailed below: a dissertation prospectus, two written take-home exams, and an oral examination. Students need to form an exam committee consisting of an academic advisor (who will usually serve as their dissertation director (chair of the committee) and who supervises the dissertation prospectus) and two additional faculty members from Binghamton University, whose work is relevant to their project, each of whom will be responsible for one of the written take-home exams.

Dissertation Prospectus. This is a longer paper (approximately 30-50 pages) devoted to a theoretical issue, or sub-area explicitly related to translation studies, which will help students establish the direction of their dissertations. It should involve substantial scholarship and show that students are familiar with the current bibliography on the topic selected and are able to articulate their arguments in an academically acceptable format. The paper serves as a dissertation proposal in that it defines the areas that the student will be focusing on for their research.
Main Area of Concentration. Students are required to define an area and build a reading list with one of their committee members that reflects students' main interests in the field. Suitable topics might be, for example, translation pedagogy, political aspects of translation theory, translation and ethics, linguistic approaches to translation, translation criticism, or a focus on the literary works of a particular period/language. (This is a 72-hour take-home examination scheduled by the student.)
Minor Field. This section of the exam focuses on a field that either complements or expands the student's main area of concentration. Thus, if a student's main area of concentration is, for example, translation pedagogy, the minor field might be contemporary approaches to education or the training of translators in medieval Spain. Students will build a reading list for this field with one of their committee members that reflect students' main interests in the field. (This is a 72-hour take-home examination scheduled by the student.)
Oral Examination. This final component of the comprehensive exam involves all committee examiners and requires the student to explain choices made in each written exam, including the prospectus.

To pass their PhD comprehensive examination, students must achieve a grade of B+ or better on each part. At the discretion of the examiners and in consultation with the graduate advisor, a student who has failed to achieve this standard may retake the part (or those parts) in which the grade was below B+. All exam procedures and evaluations follow the Graduate School Manual.

The dissertation is an original research project, which may consist of a case study, an annotated translation, a speculative essay, a literature survey or some other form approved by the student's committee, presented and defended in a public forum. The dissertation should be at least 200 pages, not including bibliography and appendices. If students choose to include a translation as part of the dissertation, their theory-guided analysis of the translation must comprise at least one-quarter, or 50 pages, of the total dissertation.

TRIP 572: Translation Workshop, Literary
TRIP 573: Translation Workshop, Non-Literary
TRIP 560: Intro to Translation Studies
TRIP 562: Scholarly Methods in Translation
TRIP 580D: Postcolonial Theory & Arabic Literature
TRIP 580E: Translation and Creativity
TRIP 580H: Translators in History/Fiction
TRIP 580P: Taboos in Translation

36 credits of coursework are required for the doctoral degree. TRIP students take an average of 4.5 years to complete the degree. For more information download the document below. phD Student Coursework & Degree Flow Chart

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Applicants for the Ph.D. in Interpretation must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information and a checklist of application requirements .

Program Specific Requirements

MA in interpretation, translation or related field
A 15-20 page academic writing sample, or a 15-20 page essay, including references and citations (APA style) on the following: Please describe and assess three peer-reviewed articles or books in the field of Interpretation Studies that have shaped your thinking about the interpreting process and/or the role of the interpreter.
Three letters of reference – at least one letter documenting your experience in the field and your potential for doctoral-level graduate study
Evidence of professional certification as interpreter (RID NIC, CI/CT, CDI, or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years interpreting experience (five years strongly encouraged)
ASLPI score of 4 for ASL users and an ASLPI score of 3 or the passing of a Department Screening for international students

Program of Study

The doctoral curriculum consists of a minimum of 46 credits of coursework plus dissertation research.

All students must complete the following courses: INT 810 Interpreting Studies: Linguistic and Translation Dimensions, INT 812 Research Internship, INT 813 Research Internship, INT 820 Interpreting: Sociocultural Dimensions, INT 821 Interpreting Pedagogy I, INT 830 Interpreting Studies: Cognitive Psychological Dimensions, INT 831 Interpreting Pedagogy II, INT 832 Research Internship, INT 833 Research Internship, INT 841 Doctoral Teaching Internship I, and INT 842 Doctoral Teaching Internship II (INT 841 and INT 842 require residency on campus). INT 845 Guided Research Project, INT 850 Dissertation Proposal Writing, and INT 900 Dissertation Writing.

Doctoral Assistantship

For the doctoral assistantship, students will contribute to the Department of Interpretation and Translation with responsibilities including serving as teaching and/or research assistants for the first 3 semesters of the program.

Research Internship

For the research internship, students will work on all aspects of the research cycle with data-based interpreting research projects run by an experienced scholar or group of scholars. Students will also devote time to discussion of the internship with the instructor related to their research experiences, focusing both on the process and product of their work, in either independent meetings or a regularly scheduled seminar with other interns.

Teaching Internship

The teaching internship site will be in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at Gallaudet University; preparation for the teaching internship occurs in the two preceding courses in which students examine the Gallaudet curricula at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels (our department is the only institution to offer both levels of interpreter education), compare and contrast it with other curriculums, and observe and assist in teaching with department faculty in the BA and perhaps the MA courses. This prepares the student to teach independently within the department for their internship.

Candidacy Examination

After the first two semesters of coursework for full-time students, or 20 credit hours for part-time students, students must successfully complete a written examination designed to evaluate a student’s understanding, knowledge, and application of the approaches that underlie interpretation studies and pedagogical approaches. This examination will be in written English and requires a written response or a written translation of a signed response.

Comprehensive Examination

Comprehensive examinations serve to assess that a doctoral student’s knowledge and understanding of Interpreting Studies (IS) is at a sufficiently high level to begin dissertation research. Upon completion of 37 credit hours, students must successfully present a demonstration in ASL of their theoretical and methodological knowledge of IS and their grasp of the fundamental studies and works in IS. Students will also create a presentation on pedagogy including curriculum and course development, evidence-based teaching practices, assessment practices, and the instruction of specific interpreting skills.

Qualifying Paper

Students are required to conduct a substantial data-based research project related to interpretation or translation, which results in a written qualifying paper. The process will be guided by a faculty advisor and will include conducting a review of relevant literature, writing a proposal (including IRB approval and/or small grants applications), collecting data, coding and analyzing data and creating drafts, which culminate in the completion of the final paper ready for submission to a journal.

Dissertation Proposal and Defense

Students will prepare a proposal which includes an introduction to the study and the research question(s), a preliminary review of the relevant literature, a detailed research plan including a description of the methodology and plan for analysis, working references, an outline of the dissertation, and a timeline. Once the dissertation advisor deems the proposal ready for review by the committee, the candidate distributes copies to the committee members. When the proposal is ready for a defense, the chair of the dissertation committee will schedule a formal defense, and will notify both the Department Chair and the Ph.D. Coordinator.

Dissertation and Defense

The dissertation is a professional product that not only represents the student’s level of achievement, but also the scholarship generated by the program, the department, and Gallaudet University. The dissertation chair and committee members work to ensure the project demonstrates original research that contributes to new knowledge and/or a reinterpretation of existing knowledge to the area of investigation. Students work closely with their chair, and occasionally with their committee members, throughout the proposal, research, and writing process.

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Summary of Requirements

Semester I - Fall

An advanced seminar focusing on linguistic and translation theory and research as it pertains to interpretation. Topics will vary depending upon current developments in the field.

Students serve as an intern working on all aspects of the research cycle with a data-based interpreting research project run by an experienced scholar or group of scholars. Students will participate in this field work for 50 clock hours per credit hour under the supervision of a Department of Interpretation and Translation faculty member. Student will assume increasing responsibilities on research projects approved by their advisor.

Acceptance into the program or permission of the instructor.

Semester II - Spring

An advanced seminar focusing on socio-linguistic and anthropologic theory and research as it pertains to interpretation. Topics will vary depending upon current developments in the field.

This course provides students with an introduction to educational and interpretation philosophies, teaching considerations and techniques, and considerations for faculty responsibilities in academia in the areas of teaching, service, scholarship, and administration. Students will research and analyze program and curriculum design and their interplay with student learning outcomes, teaching Deaf and non-deaf interpreters, and teaching styles. Students will learn procedures for observing classrooms, teachers and students and perform observations. They will learn how learning experiences are planned, the role technology plays in learning experiences, and how to assess reading and course materials. Students will survey teaching techniques for teaching ethics, interpreting skills, assessing student skills, and teaching self-assessment skills.

INT 810 and an elective in curriculum or assessment

Semester III - Fall

An advanced seminar focusing on cognitive and psychological dimensions of the interpreting process. Topics will vary depending upon current developments in the field.

This course builds on INT 821 and provides students with hands-on opportunities to put into practice what they have been learning. Students will address the issues of course design, classroom teaching, and assessment by co-teaching courses with department faculty. Learning experiences will address issues including, but not limited to, student learning outcomes, ethics, skill development, self-assessment, attitude and interpreting skills, use of technology, use and development of materials, grading, academic integrity, and classroom activities. They will conduct evaluation of teaching interpreting through action research in the classroom.

INT 821 and electives in curriculum and assessment or permission of the instructor

Semester IV - Spring

Students serve as an intern working on all aspects of the research cycle with data-based interpreting research project run by an experienced scholar or group of scholars. Students will participate in this field work for 50 clock hours per credit hour under the supervision of a Department of Interpretation faculty member. Student will assume increasing responsibilities on research projects, at an professional level, as approved by their advisor.

This course is a one semester course in which students conduct an intensive research project conducted under the guidance of a faculty member. The research, analysis, and writing require an amount of a student's time equivalent to a normal three-credit course. Students are expected to develop an appropriate research plan, to complete the IRB process, to analyze data, and to write a final report of publishable quality.

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Finding the perfect dissertation topic in translation studies can be daunting and tedious, especially if you have weak academic research and writing skills. You must spend hours researching to find a gap or explore an existing idea from a unique perspective. This blog will highlight several excellent topic ideas for dissertations in translation studies.

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An analysis of the methods used to translate French-language elements of the American cartoon the Simpsons
According to Venuti’s invisibility theory, how well did the translator of untouchables manage to keep the humour?
An exploration of the techniques employed when translating allusions from one culture into another
An investigation of how proper names are translated in Disney movies
Comparative analysis of Francis steegmuller’s French translation of Edward Lear’s poetry the owl and the pussycat (1871) and the original English text (1959)
An assessment of the English tourist board’s official website’s localization and translation
Distance interpreting with a video link, for instance, its effects on interpreting quality, ergonomics, interpersonal dynamics, and client satisfaction; its usage in interpreter training
Editing after machine translation, such as productivity, new payment options, and automated techniques
Usability of machine translation, such as the user experience
Simultaneous translation on online platforms
Research on the translation process, such as how translators use web resources while they are translating
C corpus-based translation studies, digital lexicography, and second-language writing enable both human and automatic translation.
For example, user interfaces and the work of translators and interpreters are two examples of how human-computer interaction affects technology
Narrative involvement of readers in texts translated via various modalities (machine translation, human translation)
Machine translation in a creative setting, such as in marketing or literature
Development of entrepreneurial, leadership, and innovative skills in translators
Sociological approaches to translation include consideration of the social, ethical, and economic ramifications of translation automation and the implications for creating and controlling automated solutions. For instance, public service interpretation affects access to healthcare and justice
Migration and translation, including constructing identity through language and minority discourses
Migration and machine translation, for instance, using machine translation to acclimate to a new culture or country
What are the workings of translation in the world of sports journalism? An examination of Didier Deschamps’ FIFA interview in both French and English
Anthea Bell and Dereck Hock ridge’s 2012 comic book translation of Asterix in Britain is the subject of a theoretical analysis focusing on humour translation
Gender-related issues and the adaptation of feminist works from France into Anglo-American society, focusing on Le Deuxième Sexe
Three translations of the same Rimbaud poem are compared (issues of compromise)
The process of translating puns and jokes between languages

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Investigating the Issue of Translation Policy in a Multicultural Urban Setting: Birmingham by Dominika Brzezina.
The Subtitling of Film and the Strategies used in the Translation of Humour: An Evaluative Overview by Anastasia Doulakaki.
Comparison and Contrast of Two Greek Translations of Tennesse Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire by Fotini Sagmatapoulou.
*Anthologies of Modern Greek Poetry Translated into English (1974-2000): What the Introductions Say by Anna Tsapoga.
Winnie the Pooh's Most Grand Adventure and Its Multi-media Translations into Greek by Sotiroula Yiasemi.
Translating Culture-Specific References: A Study on Lu HSun's " The True Story of Ah Q" and Its English Translation by Siu Mui Yim
Assessing Acceptability of a Translated Linguistics Book , by Ida Dewi.
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Translation Issues and Cultural Diversity in English - Greek Specialist Magazines , by Chrysanthi Pelekou.
A History of Early Translation into Japanese: How the Translations Made in the Meiji Era Contributed to the Modernization of Japan , by Atsuko Takano.
Translation Strategies for Dealing with Cultural Issues in Two Kimiiru Bible Versions and the Theological Implications of the Translation , by John Ataya.
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European Parliamentary Debates: Interpersonal Choices and Translation , by Giovanna G. Marcelli.
Gender and Translation. How Women are Represented in Language , by Yoshiko Shimizu.
Translating Salina into English: Loss and Compensation , by Intan Safinaz Zainuddin.
Across Culture - Taking the Translation of Food, Modes of Address and Animals as Examples in the Chinese version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , by Fu-Chi Chen.
Training Interpreters: An Evaluation of USM Interpreting Courses , by Leelany Ayob.
Wordplay in English and Italian. Written Adverts and the Implications for Translation , by Maria Antonietta Armao.
Transferring Drama: A Study of Two Translations of Harold Pinter's Old Times into Greek , by Evangelia Chaidemenou.
Cohesion: A Translation Perspective , by Adamantia Karali.
The Role of the Court Interpreter , by Evan Nga-Shan Ng
Transitivity and the Translation Process: An Examination of the Shifts that Occur in Translation from Italian to English , by Lorraine Quinn-Adriano.
Loss and Compensation in Translation: An Analysis of a Japanese Text and Its Translations , by Tomoko Kudo.
The Translations of Metaphors in Newspaper Articles (English <=> Greek) , by Dimitra Sorovou.
The Translation of Address Forms from New Testament (Greek into Dobel) by John Hughes.
A Study of Compensation: A Comparative Analysis of Two Spanish Translations of Ulysses , by Gema Echevarria.

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Audiovisual translation and audio description
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Translation/interpreting and migration
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Multimodal and audiovisual translation.

Crucial types of translation in the context of digital media:

Audio description including translation of images into words e.g. as aid for blind people but also as a basis for machine learning in computer vision.
Interlingual respeaking as a novel way to produce subtitles.
Translation/interpreting as multimodal activities e.g. development of theoretical and analytical frameworks.
Translation in the context of cultural interaction e.g. museums, theatres, cinema.

Technologies in translation and interpreting

The fastest-growing segment of the language service market:

Distance interpreting via video link e.g. impact on interpreting quality, ergonomics, interactional dynamics, client satisfaction; use in interpreter education.
Machine translation post-editing e.g. productivity, new payment methods, automation strategies.
Machine translation usability e.g. the user experience.
Concurrent translation using digital platforms.
Translation process research e.g. how do translators engage with online resources while they are translating.
Corpus-based translation studies, digital lexicography and second-language writing e.g. analysis of big language data to support human and automated translation.
Human computer interaction e.g. how user interfaces impact the work of translators and interpreters; how language impacts technology.
Readers' narrative engagement in texts translated using different modalities (machine translation, human translation).
Machine translation in a creative context e.g. literary, marketing translation.

Theoretical underpinnings of translation and interpreting

Development of translator competence e.g. entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation.
Sociological approaches to translation e.g. social, ethical and economic consequences of automation in translation, and implications for the design and regulation of automated solutions.
Translation as part of intercultural communication.
Translation and creativity.
Humour in translation.
Translation and interpreting pedagogy.
Translator training.

Translation and interpreting in the context of migration

An area in the political spotlight:

Public service interpreting e.g. impact on fairness of justice, access to healthcare.
Translation and migration e.g. language used to construe identity, minority discourses.
Machine translation and migration e.g. machine translation used to adapt to a new culture/country.

Translation processes in a commercial context

New localisation workflows and processes e.g. concurrent workflows.
Collaborative ways of multilingual text production.
Mass-production of multilingual content.
Gender issues in the translation and localisation industry.

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Chapter-by-Chapter Translation: Some clients prefer to translate their dissertations chapter by chapter, allowing for a more manageable and focused approach. Our translators work diligently to maintain consistency in terminology and style across chapters while adhering to academic conventions.
Literature Review Translation: Translating the literature review section of a dissertation requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of academic discourse. Our translators ensure that references to existing research are accurately translated, preserving the integrity of the scholarly discussion.
Methodology Translation: Methodology sections often contain technical terms and specialized terminology specific to the research field. Our translators possess expertise in various academic disciplines and can accurately translate the methodology section while ensuring clarity and precision.
Results and Discussion Translation: Translating results and discussion sections requires conveying complex data and analysis accurately while maintaining coherence and clarity. Our translators excel at communicating research findings in a way that resonates with readers in the target language.
Citation and Reference Translation: Accurate translation of citations and references is essential for maintaining academic integrity and acknowledging the contributions of other scholars. Our translators ensure that all citations and references are translated correctly and formatted according to academic standards.
Formatting and Layout Translation: In addition to translating the text, we offer formatting and layout translation services to ensure that the translated dissertation mirrors the original document in terms of structure, formatting, and visual presentation.
Proofreading and Editing: Our proofreading and editing services ensure that the translated dissertation is free from errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax. We conduct thorough quality checks to deliver polished and professional translations that meet the highest academic standards.

2. Jinyu translation’s dissertation translation object

Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, professors and research institute researchers from various universities at home and abroad:

Domestic MBA students from Sino-foreign cooperative education need to complete their thesis in English when they graduate.
We can help graduates with master’s and doctoral degrees complete the translation of thesis abstracts.
When studying abroad, the other school often requires you to submit previously completed papers.
Promotion to a professional title requires papers to be published in foreign publications.
Course Writing for foreign students, etc

3. Useful Examples of Dissertation Translation

Below are examples of English to Chinese Dissertation translations

Research on the Ecological Environmental Impact Assessment of Sustainable Development of Water Conservancy Engineering 《水利工程可持续发展的生态环境影响评价研究》 Tweet

The Impact of School-Family Cooperation on Students’ Academic Performance: A Study 《学校家庭合作对学生学习成绩的影响研究》 Tweet

Research and Application of AI-Based Medical Imaging Diagnosis Systems 《基于人工智能的医学影像诊断系统研究与应用》 Tweet

Research on Green Space Planning and Design in Urban Ecological Construction 《城市生态建设中绿色空间规划与设计研究》 Tweet

Research on Cross-Cultural Management Strategies of Multinational Corporations 《跨国公司跨文化管理策略研究》 Tweet

Research on Rural Community Development and Social Capital in China 《中国农村社区建设与社会资本研究》 Tweet

A Study of Language Switching Strategies in Chinese-English Translation 《汉英翻译中语言转换策略研究》 Tweet

Research on the Reform of China’s Socialist Political System 《中国特色社会主义政治制度改革研究》 Tweet

Study on Adolescent Mental Health and Internet Use Behavior 《青少年心理健康与网络使用行为研究》 Tweet

Research on Ancient Chinese Overseas Trade and Cultural Exchange 《中国古代海外贸易与文化交流研究》 Tweet

These examples further demonstrate our expertise in translating dissertations across a wide range of academic disciplines from Chinese to English. Whatever your research area may be, you can trust us to deliver accurate, nuanced, and impactful translations that contribute to academic discourse and cross-cultural exchange.

4. Translation Techniques of Dissertation Translation

Translating dissertations from one language to another requires a nuanced approach that goes beyond mere linguistic proficiency. Here are some essential translation techniques employed in dissertation translation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and fidelity to the original text:

Terminology Consistency: Ensuring consistency in terminology throughout the dissertation is paramount. Translators establish a glossary of terms and adhere to it consistently to maintain coherence and precision in the translation.
Contextual Understanding: Understanding the broader context of the dissertation, including the research topic, methodology, and theoretical framework, is essential. Translators delve into the subject matter to grasp the intended meaning behind the text and convey it accurately in the target language.
Cultural Adaptation: Adapting the translation to suit the cultural norms and expectations of the target audience is crucial. Translators consider cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and rhetorical conventions to ensure that the translation resonates with readers in the target language.
Academic Style and Tone: Maintaining the academic style and tone of the original dissertation is essential. Translators replicate the formal register, scholarly conventions, and rhetorical strategies characteristic of academic writing while ensuring readability and coherence in the translation.
Structural Equivalence: Preserving the structural equivalence between the original and translated text enhances readability and comprehension. Translators align the organization, flow, and logical structure of the dissertation to mirror that of the original document.
Specialized Knowledge: Translating dissertations often requires expertise in specific academic disciplines and subject areas. Translators with background knowledge in the dissertation’s field of study can accurately convey technical concepts, terminology, and research findings.
Citation and Reference Accuracy: Ensuring accuracy in translating citations, references, and bibliographic information is crucial for maintaining academic integrity. Translators verify the accuracy of cited sources and adhere to citation styles and formatting conventions used in the target language.
Proofreading and Editing: Thorough proofreading and editing are essential to identify and correct errors in grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling. Translators review the translated dissertation multiple times to ensure linguistic accuracy and coherence before finalizing the text.
Client Collaboration and Feedback: Collaboration with clients and seeking feedback throughout the translation process enhance the quality and accuracy of the final product. Translators engage with clients to clarify ambiguities, address concerns, and incorporate revisions to meet the client’s expectations.
Quality Assurance Measures: Implementing quality assurance measures, such as peer review, crosschecking, and quality control checks, helps maintain the overall quality and consistency of the translation. Translators adhere to strict quality standards to deliver translations that meet the highest academic standards.

By employing these translation techniques, translators can effectively convey the complex content and scholarly rigor of dissertations in the target language, facilitating cross-cultural communication and knowledge dissemination in academia.

5. International Dissertation Translation

Jinyu Dissertation Translation stands as your premier choice for comprehensive dissertation translation services, catering to global scholars seeking precise and dependable translations of academic manuscripts. Our team of native-speaking translators boasts profound expertise not only in linguistic nuances but also in the academic frameworks and disciplinary terminologies pertinent to various fields of study. We understand the critical importance of upholding consistency in academic terminology while navigating the intricate cultural and disciplinary landscapes inherent in diverse research contexts. This dedication ensures that our clients receive translations that not only meet the highest standards of linguistic accuracy but also seamlessly align with the academic requirements of their respective disciplines.

In addition to our linguistic proficiency, our commitment to dissertation translation is fortified by a collaborative ethos. We collaborate closely with subject matter experts and scholars familiar with the academic disciplines under translation to validate and refine the accuracy of our translations. This collaborative endeavor, combined with our rigorous research methodologies and quality assurance protocols, positions us as a trusted partner for scholars navigating cross-cultural academic exchanges, publishing endeavors, and research dissemination. At Jinyu Dissertation Translation, our mission is to facilitate effective communication across academic contexts, providing scholars with the confidence that their research is accurately and reliably translated for a global audience.

6. Price System of Dissertation Translation

The price system for dissertation translation is usually affected by multiple factors. Considering the professionalism and complexity of translation, Jinyu Translation has developed a flexible price system to ensure that customers receive fair prices while receiving high-quality services.

① Price per Word: Our standard pricing for dissertation translation is based on a per-word rate. The rate varies depending on factors such as language pair, subject matter complexity, and turnaround time.

Standard Rate: $0.05 -$0.10 per word
Specialized Fields (e.g., technical, legal, medical): $0.10 -$0.15 per word
Urgent Turnaround (2448 hours): Additional 15% -25% surcharge

② Minimum Fee: We have a minimum fee requirement to ensure that smaller projects receive fair compensation for our services.

Minimum Fee: $40 -$80 (depending on the language pair and scope of work)

③ Discounts and Offers: We may offer discounts for larger projects, repeat clients, or bundled services.

Volume Discount: 5% -15% discount for projects exceeding 10,000 words
Repeat Client Discount: 5% discount on subsequent projects for returning clients
Bundled Services: Discounted rates for additional services such as proofreading or formatting when bundled with translation services

④ Additional Services: We provide optional additional services that may incur additional charges.

Proofreading and Editing: $0.01 -$0.04 per word
Formatting: $20 -$40 per hour
Notarization or Certification: $20 -$40 per document

Customized Quotes: For accurate pricing, we offer free consultations and customized quotes based on the specific requirements of each project. Factors such as document length, complexity, language pair, and additional services needed are taken into consideration when determining the final price.

Please note that the figures provided above are examples and may vary depending on the specific details of your dissertation translation project. Contact us today for a personalized quote tailored to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Financial Translation Services

Q：What is dissertation translation?

A：Dissertation translation involves translating academic dissertations from one language to another while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and fidelity to the original text. It enables scholars to share their research findings with a global audience and facilitates cross-cultural academic exchange

Q：How does Jinyu Translation ensure the accuracy of dissertation translations?

A：Jinyu Translation employs native-speaking translators with expertise in academic disciplines and linguistic proficiency in both the source and target languages. Our translators adhere to rigorous quality assurance processes, including thorough proofreading and editing, to ensure accuracy and consistency in translations.

Q：Can Jinyu Translation handle dissertations in specialized fields?

A：Yes, Jinyu Translation specializes in translating dissertations across a wide range of academic fields, including but not limited to sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, and law. Our team includes subject matter experts who are proficient in specialized terminology and concepts relevant to diverse academic disciplines.

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The thesis or dissertation is the capstone work of your academic career. This is your opportunity as a graduate student to apply everything you have studied during and leading up to graduate school and contribute to the academic community.

A thesis or dissertation can take months or even years to complete, and it is one of the final steps in achieving a graduate degree.

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The Disappearing Act of Literary Translation, in Full View

Translators used to be secondary characters in the publishing industry. An issue of The New York Times Book Review aims to put their craft in the spotlight.

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The art of translation was on Gregory Cowles’s mind.

It was the beginning of 2023, and Mr. Cowles, a senior editor on The New York Times Book Review, noticed the section was assigning more reviews of translated books than usual. He had also just finished “Catching Fire: A Translation Diary,” in which the literary translator Daniel Hahn details the challenges and pleasures of rendering a work of art in another language. Mr. Cowles was fascinated by the nuances; it seemed that a thousand translators working with the same passage would most likely yield a thousand different translations.

He approached Juliana Barbassa, the deputy editor for news and features on the Books desk. “There’s this whole question: What is translated? Who decides that? Are we getting a full picture of what’s out there?” Mr. Cowles said.

Both editors saw the potential for a project that would bring attention to the craft in a new way. The first part of their monthslong effort appears as a special issue of The New York Times Book Review this weekend. In it, readers get a glimpse of the world of literary translation. The translator emerges as part expert, part curator and part magician, poring over a book and transforming it into new sentences without leaving fingerprints.

“For a very long time, translators were very much secondary characters. Their names weren’t on the cover, there was little recognition, they had few rights over the work. The pay was, and remains, not great,” Ms. Barbassa said.

The issue aims to show the wealth and diversity of translation work. It includes 13 reviews of translated books from across the globe, including a collection of translations by the famed Irish poet Seamus Heaney, who left an indelible imprint on the works he interpreted. There is an essay on Constance Garnett, who translated more than 70 Russian texts into English and believed deeply in the political ideals she was bringing to English-speaking readers.

The Book Review’s children’s editor, Jennifer Krauss, reached out to Mr. Hahn, whose translation diary had inspired the issue in the first place, to write an essay on the intricacies of translating children’s picture books. For the Book Review’s roundtable discussion, Ms. Barbassa led a conversation with five recognized translators who spoke about their craft in a 21st-century context, tackling thorny questions of funding, access and diversity.

Ms. Barbassa thinks of translation often; she has lived in several countries and speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish and French. “I’ve always lived between languages,” she said. “I think the act of literary translation is this incredibly creative, deeply layered craft and art. But I think that many people, even people who read books in translation, won’t have the opportunity to think about it.”

A feature from the Book Review explores the variety of interpretations that are held in a text. The classicist Emily Wilson, who published a new translation of the “Odyssey” in 2017 and will release one of the “Iliad” later this year, presents a passage from the “Iliad” translated five ways. In renditions from 1611, 1715, 1898, 1990 and 2023 (Ms. Wilson’s), each is marked by a distinct time period, translator bias and style.

The next phase of the project will be published in the coming weeks. Two digital interactive features will give readers an opportunity to follow translators as they work out the puzzles inherent in their work.

The first analyzes passages from two Spanish-language novels, one from Fernanda Melchor’s “Hurricane Season” and another from Alia Trabucco Zerán’s “Clean.” Sophie Hughes, the translator for both books, writes out what the original text intends to convey, and then takes a stab at converting it into recognizable English. The reader follows along as Ms. Hughes goes back, starts again, pauses and reworks the words until each line resembles what feels to her like the most faithful interpretation.

“Quite often we resort, with good reason, to metaphor: Translators are bridges, translators are spies, translators are like musicians. They’re all really helpful,” Ms. Hughes said. “But this was the first opportunity that I have ever had where a visual, illustrative, supplementary hive mind was able to extrapolate what I do when I translate,” she said of the project.

The second interactive feature focuses on the visual history of translating Japanese manga into English. Pitched by Gabriel Gianordoli, a design editor who worked on the project and reader of the Japanese comics, the article demonstrates how initial manga adaptations in the 1980s catered to English readers with extreme modifications and how, over time, modern manga translators have learned to extract more faithful renderings.

Throughout the issue and the digital components, the translators step into the spotlight, shining new light on the thousands of decisions they make that go into the works we read. Mr. Cowles said he hoped readers could begin “thinking a little bit like translators themselves: to be aware of what’s in the world beyond English.”

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