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Translating across Cultures: Challenges and Strategies in African Literature for the Global Audience in Niger 2011

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MDMariama DambeUniversité Abdou MoumouniATAminata Touré

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the challenges in translating African literature for global audiences and propose effective strategies.
  • Qualitative research approach using interviews with translators
  • Content analysis of translated texts from the specified period
  • Identification of challenges in translation processes
  • Recognition of cultural differences and language barriers as significant challenges
  • Identification of a need for a comprehensive training programme for translators
  • Recommendation for developing guidelines and resources to enhance translation quality

Abstract

The translation of African literature for global audiences is a complex process fraught with challenges such as cultural differences, language barriers, and varying literary conventions. A qualitative research approach will be employed using interviews with translators and a content analysis of translated texts from the period -. The research identifies the need for a comprehensive training programme for translators alongside the development of guidelines specific to African literature translation. Developing a specialized glossary and conducting regular workshops on cultural sensitivity will be recommended as strategies to enhance the quality of translations.

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Dambe et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b2b96eeacc4fcec9897https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18930742
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