Utilizing 'hot words' in ParaConc to verify lexical simplification strategies in English-Xhosa parallel texts
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Authors
Moropa, Koliswa
Issue Date
2009-11
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Lexicology , English language , Linguistics , Parallel texts , Lexical simplification , Xhosa language , Paraconc
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Abstract
Illustrates that ParaConc, a parallel concordancer designed by Barlow (1995) has proved useful in the analysis of parallel texts, i.e. source texts (ST) and their target texts (TT), which are English original texts and their Xhosa translated versions respectively in this context. Uses the ?hot word? function in ParaConc to verify the use of simplification strategies by translators during the translation process. Reports that both stylistic and lexical simplification strategies are noticeable in the English- Xhosa parallel texts under study, but that the focal point here is lexical simplification. Indicates that lexical simplification strategies investigated are: using a superordinate or more general word, using a general word with extended meaning and using more familiar or common synonyms. Gives the reader an idea about how some general words are used to translate technical language. Displays that ?hot words? in ParaConc in most instances do indeed include translations of the search word, if the texts are aligned properly.
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Journal article
Citation
Moropa, CK. 2009, 'Utilizing 'hot words' in ParaConc to verify lexical simplification strategies in English-Xhosa parallel texts', South African journal of African languages, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 227-241.
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African Language Association of Southern Africa
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0257-2117