PSPTIS148 — Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated

1 Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience.

• 1.1Identify source, context and purpose of text, determining specific requirements and regional or specialist aspects.
• 1.2Verify target audience and expectations to confirm purpose of translation.
• 1.3Identify social and cultural issues and plan solutions relevant to translation task.
• 1.4Establish method and means of communication.

2 Analyse language of source text.

• 2.1Assess source text structure and identify text type.
• 2.2Identify register and style as applicable to source text.
• 2.3Identify complex areas of content and language requiring additional research.
• 2.4Identify unknown terms or expressions and use resources to clarify their meaning.
• 2.5Recognise idiomatic and metaphorical expressions and foreign loan words applicable to source text.
• 2.6Analyse language and writing conventions applicable to source text, determining use of terminology and language.
• 2.7Identify devices and sequencing that achieve document objectives in the source text.
• 2.8Review devices and sequencing in context of structure and content and confirm logic and correctness.
• 2.9Identify culturally specific meaning.

3 Analyse syntax and cohesion of source text.

• 3.1Analyse function of punctuation and determine semantic and syntactic structure.
• 3.2Apply subject and context knowledge and experiences in related texts to determine key elements and potential translation problems.
• 3.3Paraphrase text to check plausibility of comprehension and restructure as necessary to clarify meaning.

4 Consider target text requirements.

• 4.1Determine appropriate text type, format and structure in target language.
• 4.2Consider translation options according to target text type, media requirements and genre.
• 4.3Identify appropriate language, considering suitability for audience, purpose, format and communication style.
• 4.4Ensure content addresses cultural and social differences and conventions.

5 Resolve difficulties.

• 5.1Identify issues with source text and discuss with appropriate persons.
• 5.2Suggest solutions and reformulate text as agreed for effective translation.
• 5.3Use techniques and resources to address and resolve difficulties identified.

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