Linguistic Features’ Variation in Translating Technical Texts

Abdel-Hameed Al-Awabdeh
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Abdel-Hameed Al-Awabdeh: Department of English Language and Literature, The University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan

Journal of Social Sciences (COES&RJ-JSS), 2020, vol. 9, issue 4, 1520-1530

Abstract: This research examines the contribution of language variation in translating technical texts from English into Arabic language. It aims at analysing language variation, technical texts translation competence, creating subject field knowledge and generating authenticity in technical texts and translation setting. This study attempts to uncover problems that English language and literature students at the University of Jordan / Aqaba branch problems of translating technical texts. This qualitative research included 30 B.A students selected randomly from the Dept. of English Language and Literature at the University of Jordan. The results of the study revealed that literature students encountered many problems when translating technical texts, particularly when using two different varieties of English American / British into Arabic language. This research recommends that translators and professional in the field should be concerned with translating technical texts and include them in translation syllabi.

Keywords: Translation; Technical Text; Genre; Strategies; Linguistic Features (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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