Translation Language and Literacy

By : Eka Desy N. (1105085046)Fitriana (110508504033)

Putri Indah L. (1105085040)Rustiah (1105085048)

It Covers

• Understanding of the Source Language

• Writing Skills in the Target Language

• Proof-reading and editing

Understanding of the Source Language

• Understanding linguistic and grammaticalitems of the source language.

• Understanding explicit and implicit meaning ofthe SL

Understanding of the Source Language

• Being familiar with the subject matter

• Linguistic knowledge of the terminology and themeans of expression specific to a subject field

• analytical and research skills as well as adeptnessin using translation tools and resources (such asmonolingual dictionaries and glossaries, on-lineaids, and consultation with experts)

Writing Skills in the Target Language

• The main job of a translator

• Understanding of linguistic and culturalparallelism

• Be expert to pick up various expressions,idioms, and specific vocabulary and their uses

• Be creative and have a style

Proof-reading and editing

1. Proof-reading

• The Proof-reader should be experts on the writing style guide

• the text is being checked and corrected for grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, coherence, organization.

Proof-reading and Editing

2. Editing

• The Editor should know the subject matter deeply

• The text is being checked and corrected for word choice, clarity or terminology that used.