Unwanted Literal Translation : An Underdiscussed Problem in International Achievement Studies
Author
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In international achievement studies, a common test is typically used which is translated into the languages of the participating countries.
For the test to be valid, all the translations and different-language test versions need to be equally difficult to read and answer.
An underestimated and underdiscussed threat to this validity is unwanted literal translation.
This paper discusses the problem of unwanted literal translation in international achievement studies.
It defines what is meant by unwanted literal translation and explains why it is a threat to the validity of international achievement studies and why it is so difficult to avoid.
It also discusses problems there have been when translating these tests which may have promoted unwanted literal translation and provides suggestions on how to improve the translation practices so as to ensure that the translations are in as natural and idiomatic language as possible.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arffman, Inga. 2012. Unwanted Literal Translation : An Underdiscussed Problem in International Achievement Studies. Education Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arffman, Inga. Unwanted Literal Translation : An Underdiscussed Problem in International Achievement Studies. Education Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476825
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arffman, Inga. Unwanted Literal Translation : An Underdiscussed Problem in International Achievement Studies. Education Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476825
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476825