THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF TRANSLATION

Translation encompasses far more than simply changing texts from
one language to another; it involves integrating different people
across distinct languages and cultures. In the field of language
studies, translation is unique, for it requires integration of meaning,
context, and the culture of the people involved. A proficient
translation allows the readers of the target language (TL) to
perceive the text as though it were originally crafted for them.
Consequently, translation is, to use a term coined by Newmark
(1988), both ‘cultural’ and ‘linguistic’. Hence, translation also
provides a means for linking different people, thoughts, and
civilizations (Munday, 2022).
The integration and study of translation within a curriculum
involves fathoming meaning construction, and articulation across
languages. Practically, these frameworks also equip learners with
the fundamentals of text analysis and the production of natural,
faithful translations (Larson, 1998). In both instances, learners
appreciate language and culture coherence and adjuncted systems.