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Use of Address Terms by Jordanian Students: A Sociolinguistic Perspective
No full textThis study investigated the usage of terms of address by Jordanian students from a sociolinguistic view. To identify the appropriateness of using these terms, the researchers rely on a politeness theory to analyze the data. Thus, this study adopted Brown and Levenson’s politeness theory (1987) to identify the exact meaning of politeness. To achieve the aim of this study, the researchers used a quantitative method of role-play. This study revealed that using the terms of address is desired by Jordanian students. They are keen to use them in order to soften their speech with others. Moreover, they considered that using them saved the face want of the hearers. This study recommends future researchers to conduct comparative research with other cultures to find the similarities and differences in using address terms
Artificial Intelligence Impact on Human Translation: Legal Texts as a Case Study
No full textThe recent paper highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on Machine Translation without the interaction of Humans. The use of Google Translator, Bing, Microsoft Translator, Systran Translate and Amazon Translate has become widely spread (CAT Tools). This study aims to reveal the contrast between Artificial Intelligence and Human Translation in the legal field. A hypothesis of the difference between Artificial Translation and Human Translation was raised. The concerns about the lack of a translator increased, and machine translation was selected as the most selected option. Local and foreign contracts were selected and subjected to Human and Machine translation. Strengths and weaknesses points were selected and analyzed. The previous studies in the legal translation field were considered. The results revealed the gap between human translation and machine translation, and human translation is dominant in the light of accuracy and the existence of legal language. The findings also focused on the Translators\u27 experience and knowledge in the translation field
Bridging Gaps in Translation Studies: Implementing European Union Standards in Uzbekistan
No full textThis research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical evolution, current challenges, and future directions of translation studies in Uzbekistan. The study examines the rich historical legacy of translation in Uzbekistan, tracing its origins to the Mamun Academy in Baghdad during the 9th century and highlighting key figures and developments that have shaped the field over the centuries. Through qualitative methodology, the research investigates the current status of translation education within Uzbekistan\u27s higher education system, addressing questions such as the historical background of translation teaching, effective instructional methodologies, essential translator competencies, and instructional approaches employed in European Union countries. The findings reveal significant challenges facing translation studies in Uzbekistan, including the absence of standardized curricula, assessment criteria, and proficiency frameworks. Despite these challenges, the research identifies opportunities for development, such as the adoption of internationally recognized frameworks like the European Master\u27s in Translation (EMT) and collaboration with leading educational institutions in the European Union. The study concludes by proposing recommendations for advancing translation studies in Uzbekistan, including standardizing curricula, establishing certification systems, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government stakeholders. Overall, this research contributes to the understanding of translation studies in Uzbekistan and provides valuable insights for enhancing translator training and practice in the country
Communicative Language Teaching and Assessment Strategies in Online English as Foreign Language (EFL) Tutoring Context
No full textMany Filipinos have found employment in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) online tutoring industry. The EFL online tutoring extends beyond the traditional academic mainstream, becoming a dynamic and personalized avenue for language learning. This paper aimed to fill the research gaps surfaced by the dearth of research in online learning, where there are limited known teaching and assessment strategies used to deliver EFL tutoring classes. It specifically sought to identify the effectiveness and adaptability of communicative language teaching strategies to cater to the language needs of EFL learners. The participants were tutors of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese learners. Through a phenomenological qualitative inquiry, this study subsequently gathered data through a semi-structured interview with eight priori codes as a research instrument. On the other hand, tutoring class observations also corroborated the parallel validation of interview data. The data further analyzed using cool, warm, and thematic analyses. The directives of themes explicated in this study were delineated by the emerging Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach by Richards and Schmidt as conceptual framework, other prevalent strategies were also reiterated. In a nutshell, the participants’ perspectives highlighted the effective utilization of language activities in all instructional and evaluative aspects. These are the use of authentic materials as a push for authenticity, opinion sharing, role-playing, information gap activities, information transfer activities, mechanical practice in language familiarization, meaningful practice by giving prompt feedback, language task, and project work. Consequently, the constraints revolved around language barrier, technological barrier, short attention span, and validity of assessments involved. Also, essential suggestions for future researchers are accentuated in this study
Translation Paradigms: Translation in the Development of Digital Humanities
No full textTranslation research from the perspective of digital humanities is not only a methodology but also a research paradigm. The emergence of translation research from the perspective of digital humanities not only led to significant changes in translation research methods but also greatly expanded and deepened translation research. This article clarifies the definition of digital humanities in translation studies, traces the origin of digital humanities theory, sorts out the relevant research progress, discusses the application fields and advantages of digital humanities, and puts translation studies in the context of digital humanities development. By combing and analyzing the changes and developments, it discovers the development prospects of the new translation paradigm from the perspective of digital humanities so as to provide reference and inspiration for promoting the development of translation studies under the digital humanities approach
The Outsider-Within Representations in Zora Neale Hurston’s and Georgia Douglas Johnson’s Folk Drama
No full textThe study aims to explore the shared experiences of Georgia Douglas Johnson and Zora Neale Hurston, incorporating the elements of African-American folklore in American theatre to negotiate the circumstances of black women. In addition, it scrutinizes how Johnson and Hurston utilize folk drama to navigate the political and artistic conflicts in the early 20th century, delving into the intricate interplay of ethnicity, gender, politics, and aesthetics. The study examines two folk plays from the Harlem Renaissance era: Johnson’s Plumes (1927) and Hurston’s Color Struck (1926). Both plays illustrate that the African-American drama probes into the struggles of black women as outsiders-within, challenging the prevailing racism and classism faced by black women in the Southern states. By analyzing the construction of identity in the experiences of black women through Patricia Hill Collins’s Black feminist theory, the study shows how Hurston and Johnson successfully depicted the position of women as ‘outsiders’ in their literary works, with their folk drama centering on women’s experiences and culture, employing black folklore to highlight the social protest of Black feminist theatre
Investigating the Difficulties Encountered Iraqi EFL Learners in Pronouncing Multisyllabic English Words
No full textIt is expected that the Spoken language is the first skill that learners of a language must acquire. This is due to the fact that spoken language is the most significant of every method of communication. On the other hand, when it comes to English as a Foreign Language (EFL), students face a variety of challenges that restrict their capabilities. One of the most important phenomena that occurs in the process of learning English as a foreign language (EFL) is the fact that the majority of learners are unable to correctly and fluently utter the English language. The objective of the research is to investigate the difficulties that high school students have when attempting to appropriately pronounce multisyllabic English words. This investigation was carried out in an effort to evaluate the effects of the English course that were represented in the difficulties that learners had in correctly pronouncing English verbs. The responses of students in their second year of high school were surveyed, and the results were acquired through the use of two different instruments. As part of an effort to provide a more in-depth diagnosis regarding issues with English pronunciation, a list of terms was distributed to a sample of fifty Iraqi male students attending three different secondary schools. It is given that analyses of the syllabi are presented in order to provide further details regarding the subject that was studied. According to the findings of the study, remedial pronunciation activities, practice of verbs that are confusing, and phonics procedures should be implemented throughout the course
Glorious Quran and Divine Family: Dialogic Pragmatics in Social Valves
No full textThe current research focuses on dialogic pragmatics in social valves, which are disclosed through various pragmatic techniques. It primarily seeks to clarify the variations in dialogic pragmatism in some selected Quranic verses from Surah Al-Isra that contain a social valve and how Allah Almighty commands us to worship not only him but also our parents. The study\u27s corpus evaluates the applicability of dialectical relevance by containing many speech events, stories, and conversations and explaining the significance of appraising the speaker intending from the speaker rather than the hearer, as well as the double role of the (speaker-hearer). To summarise, this work proposes that pragmatic theories reflect dialogic pragmatics and relevance dialogic, which should be considered vital components of dialogic research for demonstrating various social valves
The Impact of Integrating Process Writing with Analytical Reading of Informational Texts on Improving Academic Essay Writing among Palestinian English Majors and their Attitudes Towards it
No full textThe purpose of the current study is to investigate the impact of integrating process writing with analytical reading of informational texts on improving academic essay writing among Palestinian English majors and their attitudes towards it. The study is a quasi-experimental research. To illustrate, an intact class consisting of 30 freshmen English majors are the participants in the experiment. The instruments used are a pre-and-post focusing on writing academic cause and effect essay and a focus group discussion designed to gain deeper insights into the participants\u27 perception of academic writing pre and post intervention. The intervention includes an analytical reading of informational texts, particularly cause and effect essays, and training on process writing use; then, the participants will integrate the information they have gotten through analytical reading with process writing to produce cause and effect essays. The result shows that the post-test scores outperform the pretest scores, and the focus group discussion reveals that the participants\u27 attitudes toward academic writing improved after the intervention
Exploring Iranian EFL Teachers\u27 Perceptions about Obligatory Teacher Training Programs: Effects on Professional Development
No full textThe present study aimed to explore Iranian EFL teachers\u27 perceptions of obligatory teacher training programs with a particular emphasis on their professional development. For this purpose, the mixed-methods design was used in the research. 165 Iranian English language teachers with different levels of experience teaching English in Iranian private English institutions took part in this study. They were all between the ages of 22 and 55 and had completed the required teacher training programs. They were academically qualified with bachelor\u27s, master\u27s, and PhD degrees, and they were both genders (53 men and 112 women). They graduated from four different academic majors, including linguistics, translation, literature, and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). The data were collected using Questionnaires which were sent to them via an online link. The data were analyzed using statistical analysis for the Likert questions and a thematic approach for coding the open-ended questions. The results showed that the teachers generally agreed that the obligatory TTC program provided them with sufficient instruction on many facets of TEFL. The teachers believed that they were in an environment conducive to enhancing their teaching skills. Moreover, the findings of the study indicated that teachers believed the amount of theoretical content in the TTC programs was excessive. In this regard, they found teaching skills to be more beneficial and suggested that they should be emphasized more than theoretical concepts