Bc. David Uhříček

Master's thesis

Signature Concepts in Theory and Practice: Translating Post-Colonial Literature

Signature Concepts in Theory and Practice: Translating Post-Colonial Literature
Abstract:
Cílem této diplomové práce je zdokumentovat problematiku překladu kultury a zmapovat systém tzv. signature konceptů a koncepci holistického překladu kultury, jež vychází z knihy s názvem Enlarging Translation, Empowering Translators z roku 2007 od Marie Tymoczko. Analytická část práce se pak pokouší aplikovat tuto koncepci na vybraná díla postkoloniální literatury s cílem demonstrovat různé strategie …more
Abstract:
The aim of this diploma thesis is to document the topic of translation of culture and investigate the framework of “signature concepts” and the concept of holistic approaches to translating culture, as outlined by Maria Tymoczko in her 2007 book titled Enlarging Translation, Empowering Translators. The analytical section then attempts to apply this framework to selected works of post-colonial literature …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 13. 12. 2022

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 1. 2. 2023
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Renata Kamenická, Ph.D.
  • Reader: Ing. Mgr. Jiří Rambousek, Ph.D.

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