A critical evaluation of venuti's domestication and foreignization theory of translation
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Source
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (31 Aug. 2019), pp.101-116, 16 p.
Publisher
University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmad
Publication Date
2019-08-31
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
The primary objective of this paper is to introduce, examine, and critically evaluate Venuti's domestication and foreignization theory of translation in terms of power relations and cultural encounters.
Domestication and foreignization are seen as two discordant translation tendencies in the sense that the first one involves adopting a fluent and transparent style in translation, by replacing all the unfamiliar elements with domestic variants in order to minimize the foreignness of the source text and help the target reader approach it with ease and familiarity, whereas the latter retains the foreign aspects of the original text and ignores the target reader's potential comprehension difficulties.
The controversial issue over domestication and foreignization has been the crux of contention in the translation circle for a very long time.
In fact, these two strategies are still creating theoretical discussions and springing up heated debates among translation scholars.
This article comes to the conclusion that such controversy cannot possibly be resolved by considering which is better than the other or which one has the priority over the other.
Rather, these two strategies should be regarded as a continuum that provides heuristic tools for translators to help them successfully overcome the various cultural hindrances in translation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chuit, Abd al-Rauf. 2019. A critical evaluation of venuti's domestication and foreignization theory of translation. Traduction et Langues،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.101-116.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1024922
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chuit, Abd al-Rauf. A critical evaluation of venuti's domestication and foreignization theory of translation. Traduction et Langues Vol. 18, no. 1 (Aug. 2019), pp.101-116.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1024922
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chuit, Abd al-Rauf. A critical evaluation of venuti's domestication and foreignization theory of translation. Traduction et Langues. 2019. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.101-116.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1024922
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Journal Articles
Language
English
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BIM-1024922