⏱️ 180 minutes (Could be divided into two parts)
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🔬 Translators will learn in this session about the form and meaning of language to make the best translation choices for a Bible in their language.
🤔 Participants must be familiar with the Qualities of a Good Translation.
🗣️ Group discussion results in solutions to problem-based learning scenarios.
❓What form conveys the meaning of the source language into your language clearly, accurately, and naturally?
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🎯 Why is this important: People use language without thinking much about their words. After learning about good translation, translators may ask, "How do we choose the right words?" In this session, translators will learn: 1) The way we say something gives meaning and 2) Different languages use different ways to say the same thing.
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1️⃣ Participants will examine the distinction of form and meaning in translating from one language to another.
2️⃣ Participants will integrate qualities of a good translation with the concept of form and meaning to make the best translation choices.
Introduction Activity 👀
🕦 45 minutes
Discussion question + Activity + Debrief
Discovery Activity 👀 ****
🕑 60 minutes
Exploring Form & Meaning (a) + Vocabulary Activity + Exploring Form & Meaning (b)
Translation Choices 🕺
🕦 60 minutes
Review + Making Translation Choices
Conclusion Activity 🎓 ****
🕑 30 minutes
Application to Translation Brief + Final Practice
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