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Looking for resources concerning translator's responsibility translating psychological texts
Thread poster: qq_quality
qq_quality
qq_quality
Poland
Aug 24, 2015

Hello Fellow Translators!

Do you know any academic resources touching upon the subject translator's responsibility when translating psychological texts? I am now translating a handbook for survivors of sexual abuse. Any titles that might help?

Thanks!
 
Jean Lachaud
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translator's responsibility Aug 24, 2015

is to to do their job with accuracy, completeness, using proper terminology and clear, unambiguous style.

If a translator feels unsuited for a project, saying "no" is always an option.

That piece of advice is valid for everything they translate.
 
jyuan_us
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English to Chinese
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Right. Absolutely agree Aug 24, 2015

JL01 wrote:

is to to do their job with accuracy, completeness, using proper terminology and clear, unambiguous style.

If a translator feels unsuited for a project, saying "no" is always an option.

That piece of advice is valid for everything they translate.


One has to have a strong sense in the subject matter he is translating. Without such a sense, technical guidelines won't work or can even be misleading.
 


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