Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2004. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to produce an English translation of the first part of
Karel Schoeman's novel Hierdie lewe, translated as This Life. The thought
processes of the translator are illustrated by means of descriptive annotations.
The choice of source text is motivated and the specifications of the
target text are formulated. The problem is stated that relatively few of
Schoeman's fictional works have been translated into English or other
languages and it is suggested that this might be because Schoeman's work is
difficult to translate, or even untranslatable. A possible reason for this may be
Schoeman's distinctive style: rhythmic, lyrical and rich in imagery. The source
culture may also be too specific and the cultural gap too wide.
A hypothesis is formulated that translation is possible if the
translational problems are identified. Certain strategies are devised and
solutions suggested. A hermeneutic interpretation of the source text and an
overall strategy of resistancy are advocated, resulting in a target text with a
marked source-text inscription. However, a measure of domestication is
unavoidable in the light of the final goal to create an equivalent text which is
still readable and will not alienate its addressees.
A discussion of relevant concepts from translation studies theory
substantiates and motivates the choice of translation strategies and solutions.
A thorough reading analysis of the source text supplies the context for an
interpretation. Descriptive annotations focus on the translator's methodology.
Conclusions are drawn about the effectiveness of the chosen strategies and
suggestions are made for further study. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie studie is die produksie van 'n vertaling in Engels van die
eerste deel van Karel Schoeman se roman Hierdie lewe, vertaal as This Life.
Daarby word deur middel van beskrywende annotasies verslag gedoen oor
die denkprosesse van die vertaler tydens die vertaalproses.
Die keuse van bronteks word gemotiveer en die vereistes vir die
doelteks word geformuleer. Die probleem word gestel dat relatief min van
Schoeman se fiksie reeds in Engels en ander tale vertaal is, moontlik as
gevolg van 'n persepsie dat Schoeman se werk moeilik vertaalbaar, of selfs
onvertaalbaar is. Een rede hiervoor is 'n besondere beeldryke, liriese, ritmiese
skryfwyse, kenmerkend van Schoeman. Dat die bronkultuur te spesifiek en
die kulturele gaping te groot is, kan ook 'n rol speel.
'n Hipotese word gestel dat vertaling wel moontlik is mits die
vertaalprobleme geïdentifiseer word en strategieë om die probleme op te los,
bedink word. 'n Hermeneutiese interpretasie van die bronteks word aanbeveel
en 'n oorhoofse weerstandstrategie word voorgestel, met die bronteksinskripsie
duidelik in die doelteks waarneembaar. Sekere toegewings aan die
brontekskultuur (domestication) is egter onvermydelik in die lig van die
einddoelom 'n ekwivalente teks te skep wat tog ook leesbaar is en nie die
teikenlesers sal vervreem nie.
'n Bespreking van relevante konsepte uit die vertaalteorie ondersteun
en motiveer die keuse van vertaalstrategieë en -oplossings. 'n Deeglike
analise van die bronteks verskaf die konteks vir 'n interpretasie. Beskrywende
annotasies bevat inligting oor die werkwyse van die vertaler en afleidings
word gemaak oor die doeltreffendheid van die gekose strategieë. Die
moontlikheid van verdere studie word aangedui.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/50205 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Silke, Elsa |
| Contributors | Van Niekerk, M., Feinauer, I., Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences . Dept. of Afrikaans & Dutch. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en_ZA |
| Detected Language | Unknown |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 182 p.. |
| Rights | Stellenbosch University |
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