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Arabic / Year 9 and 10 / Communicating / Translating
Version 8
Curriculum content descriptions
Translate and interpret texts from Arabic into English and vice versa, compare own translations and interpretations with others’ and discuss reasons for differences
[Key concepts: representation, perspectives, interpretation; Key processes: translating, interpreting, comparing, critical and cultural understanding]
(ACLARC025)
Elaborations
- translating existing texts and experimenting with unfamiliar words or expressions, reflecting on challenges associated with transferring meaning from one language to another
- comparing one another’s translations of the same text, commenting on differences and similarities between versions and considering possible reasons for these
- translating texts, identifying culture-specific vocabulary and expressions, such as والله ولي التوفيق؛ تقبل فائق الإحترام , discussing strategies for choosing words that best reflect the intended meaning and context
- paraphrasing English words or expressions that have no specific equivalent in Arabic, such as ‘mufti day’ or ‘fundraiser’, and annotating them in order to convey their intended meaning
- reflecting on the difficulty of achieving equivalence in translations of creative texts such as poems, songs and film clips, identifying words and phrases that require particular elaboration or explanation
- experimenting with interpreting in English popular expressions, proverbs or idioms in Arabic, and reflecting on the social and cultural values that may be embedded in them
- analysing existing translations of texts, such as film subtitles, comparing them with own translation, and reflecting on why translations may vary
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Arabic language, Translation (Language)