THEORETICAL CORPUS-BASED TRANSLATION STUDIES
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methodologicsl spproach, corpus, corpus-based translation, language patterns, machine translation, pragmatics, sociolinguisticsAbstract
Theoretical corpus-based translation studies (CBTS) are a methodological approach that uses corpora as primary data sources to study translation phenomena. It focuses on corpus linguistics and translation theory, analyzing large collections of text to understand language patterns and usage. The research objectives include empirical investigation and generalizability across different languages and contexts. Key concepts include translation universals, quality assessment, and translator training. CBTS has applications in translator training programs, machine translation systems, and interdisciplinary perspectives, such as cognitive linguistics and sociolinguistics and pragmatics. It also addresses ethical concerns related to the use of corpora and may integrate with technology to enhance translation tools and methodologies. By bridging theory with practical application, CBTS continues to advance translation studies and inform scholarly research and professional practice.
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