The document discusses different types of translation including literary translation, commercial translation, and technical translation. Literary translation involves translating novels, poetry, drama, and requires an understanding of the social and historical context of the source text. Commercial translation covers documents like company reports, legal contracts, and proposals and requires knowledge of business and legal terminology. Technical translation deals with manuals, patents, and scientific papers and the translator must understand the subject matter and terminology.

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2. Translationof
• Literary
form like
Poetry,
Novel,
Drama etc
Functions
• To make
an
Emotional
and
aesthetic
impression
on reader
Needdepthunderstanding
• Social,
Cultural
and
Historical
Context
of source
Text

3.  Literary Translation Involves Novel, Drama,
Poetry etc
 Each genre has different sub genre
 Each genre has different arrangement to
impress the reader
 Example:
 So the translator need knowledge of all
category
Novel
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4.  Translator must study detail of the text
1. If the translator has written any other text
2. Any same themed text by the same writer
3. Same text by other writer
 It involves:
Literary
Translation
Linguistic
Consideration
Literary
Criticism
Focus on
style and
beauty of
work

5.  Also known as Business translation
 It require knowledge of both commercial and
legal terminology
 The Live Babel Phone website reveals that
commercial translation for the company
involves the promotion of product and
service.
 Example:
 Pamphlets
 Flyers etc.

6.  Commercial translation covers documents
 Company Account Tender
 Legal Documents
 Reports of progress or loss
 Proposal etc.
 So it requires knowledge of business language
 It is practical translation so it has only
semantic aspects.
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7.  Every company has different atmosphere and
terminology so translator must consider those
aspects
 It require faithful correspondence so only expect
can do this type of translation without changing
anything or involving any personal views.