Force-image-schematic metaphors in Arabic-to English translation of Mohammed Morsi's political speeches : an analytical study

Other Title(s)

ترجمة أنماط التعبيرات المجازية للقوة في الخطابات السياسية لمحمد مرسي : دراسة تحليلية

Dissertant

Isa, Iman Abd al-Qadir Ibrahim

Thesis advisor

Amir, Muhammad Mushir Abd al-Aziz

University

Islamic University

Faculty

Faculty of Literature

University Country

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

Degree

Master

Degree Date

2018

English Abstract

This study examines the strategies used by Arab translators in rendering force image schematic-metaphors found in Arabic political discourse.

Based on Johnson's theory of image schemas (1987), the researcher applied this descriptive analytical study on metaphoric expressions selected from three speeches of the former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi during his presidential term in 2012 and their juxtaposed translations are taken from IKHWANWEB which is the Muslim Brotherhood's only official English website.

Providing the proper framework, the force image schematic metaphors are selected, categorized, described, and analyzed in the first stage while in the second and third stages the researcher examined IKHWANWEB translation strategies used in handling these metaphorical expressions, taking into consideration both crosslinguistic and cross-cultural features, and making use of the cognitive theory of metaphors to provide insights on the source texts’ ideological underpinnings.

The findings of the study show that force image schematic metaphors were adopted heavily in Morsi's speeches particularly the enablement and attraction image schemas.

Such focus on these two kinds, I contend, is related to the contextual and social aspects that restricted the speaker's own choice of metaphors.

The findings also show an over reliance on literal translation strategy constituting 73.6% of the used translation strategies.

In fact, literal translation used here provides an irreproachable meaning in the target language refuting the claims about its insufficiency in translating metaphoric expressions.

The study also manifests how the translations of force image schematic metaphors are influenced and manipulated by contextual, ideological and cultural factors.

I recommend that translators pay more attention to the contextual and cultural aspects of the source text, vary their translation techniques in the same text, have a reasonable background about the two languages and cultures, and not underestimate the importance of the pragmatic factors in translating from Arabic into English.

Further studies are recommended on the use of force image schema in different types of texts as well as the factors that may affect their usage and translation.

Main Subjects

Arabic language and Literature

Topics

• Political speech
• Translation
• Semantics

No. of Pages

135

Table of Contents

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Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-893935