Answer Sheet

Name : SHERLY P. MANIGOS

Course/Year : BSED-English-3rd year
SUBJECT : EL-E2
Teacher :

TRANSLATION AND EDITING OF TEXT

Module 1

ACTIVITY 1:
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

ANALYSIS:

Directions: Provide a brief but substantial answer to this statement.

1. What is the difference between translation and interpretation? Cite examples to

support your answer.
The difference between interpretation and translation is that translation focuses on written
content while interpretation deals with spoken language in real time. Translation happens over a
period of time with extensive access to external resources, and interpretation which occurs on
the spot during a live scenario. For example, A pharmaceutical company may hire translation
services to translate their marketing collateral into Japanese. However, when a Japanese
speaker dials into an English-speaking call center, they would need an interpreter to discuss
ordering the product.
APPLICATION:
Direction : Provide a brief but substantial discussion on the three kinds of mode of translation
using the table below. Give at least 2 examples of text for each types of translation.

1.  Involves translating materials or documents

TECHNICAL produced by experts in fields that use specialized
TRANSLATION terminologies.

ex: Fe - Iron
how are you - como estas
2.  a term used to describe a word for word translation
LITERAL that sticks too close to the source text.
TRANSLATION
ex: I like you - I love You
Kindergarten - children’s garden
3.  simply translating anything that will be used within
LEGAL the legal system.
TRANSLATION
ex: Marriage and Divorce Certificates
Immigration Documents

MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Multiple Choice
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. B