NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES BUSINESS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT LINGUISTIC DIFFICULTIES OF BE SENIORS IN LEARNING TRANSLATION Hanoi, April 2023 NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES BUSINESS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT LINGUISTIC DIFFICULTIES OF BE SENIORS IN LEARNING TRANSLATION Supervisor: MA. Le Thuy Linh Hanoi, April 2023 Bùi Quynh Anh — 11190056 - Business English 61A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In fact, no one can go to success on their own without the support and help of others, no matter how much or little, big or small, direct or indirect. This thesis would not have been completed if I had not received the attention and support of teachers, family and friends during my study at the Departure of Business English, National Economics University. Firstly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Master Le Thuy Linh, who was directly responsible for and assisted me in completing the graduation thesis.
I now have a wealth of knowledge to use in developing my thesis thanks to her dedication and to her comments and suggestions for us. She patiently assisted me in pointing out and fixing even the tiniest errors, giving me more valuable experience and enabling me to present my writing in the most thorough and expert manner possible. This thesis would not be finished without that advice and those suggestions. Secondly, I want to express my gratitude to the Business English instructors at National Economics University as well as the instructors for other general subjects who taught me the major's required courses.
This thesis was largely made possible by the expertise and experience I gained from the instructors while I was a student there. I also want to express my appreciation for the committed assistance of the Business English seniors, intake K61, at National Economics University, who actively assisted me in gathering information and completing the questionnaire. Finally, I want to thank my family and close friends who have supported me throughout this thesis and encouraged me to finish it. Bùi Quynh Anh — 11190056 - Business English 61A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The importance of translators is growing in the modern world as a result of globalization and increased global integration.
But because of this, demand for this profession is growing every day. To effectively translate content from the source language to the target language, one must be fluent in their mother tongue as well as in their chosen foreign language's words and grammar. The Departure of Business English, National Economics University has formally introduced the subject of Translation to English language students after realizing the significance of translation. However, all students who study this subject experience some linguistic issues.
The author conducted research to find some common language issues in students' translation process after realizing their detrimental impact on students' learning outcomes. The purpose of the study is to identify and clarify these challenges while also offering some strategies to aid students in learning Translation effectively and gaining first-hand knowledge of the employment process in the future. The National Economics University students majoring in Business English in their final year are the sole focus of the researcher's study. The researcher would like to receive sympathy from the professors and friends for the inevitable mistakes that were made during the process due to the limited implementation time and capacity.
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Background Since the global economy is currently moving in that direction, the translation sector is more crucial and urgent than ever. The majority of industries use specialized documents written in both Vietnamese and other languages. Translation services for business and cultural exchange are crucial given the trend toward global economic integration. English is still the language that most people can use worldwide, even though it comes in second place to Chinese in terms of user numbers.
English is the official language in 60 out of 196 nations outside of the United Kingdom. Global diplomacy also employs English, which is the official tongue of the European Union, the United Nations, the European Free Trade Association, as well as numerous other international organizations and alliances. A billion more people are reportedly learning to speak English, bringing the total number of people who can speak the language to about 1. Because of this, English is more advantageous than less popular languages.
The need for translators continues to be unmet despite the development of Google Translate. As a machine translation system, Google Translate is essentially incapable of comprehending the full meaning of a sentence, particularly when it contains cultural references or words with multiple meanings. The only translators who can see that are those who have received extensive training in both language and translation techniques. It is impossible for technology to completely replace the need for fluent language skills and logical thinking about languages in the translation industry, which means that it will never be "dead." Important documents pertaining to Vietnam's foreign policy and its relations with other nations must be translated by translators.
These specifically include diplomatic records, letters between heads of state, and papers pertaining to Vietnam's and other nations' foreign policies. As a result, it can be said that translators have a responsibility to the country, helping to develop and strengthen Vietnam's foreign policy sector. The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Economics at National Economics University has started teaching about translation because they understand how important it is. But every student who takes this course encounters many language-related issues.
The study of translation is now 1 Bùi Quynh Anh — 11190056 - Business English 61A considered to be fundamental, giving students a solid understanding of the distinctions between the English and Vietnamese languages as well as the ability to translate effectively in a variety of situations. However, students often faced difficulties during the learning process for a variety of reasons, which affected their academic performance. The aforementioned issues are primarily caused by the linguistic and cultural distinctions between English and Vietnamese. To help students learn this subject more effectively and give themselves the best knowledge and experience in translation, it is important to recognize these challenges and find appropriate solutions.
Rationale There are numerous causes for why students struggle to learn Translation. The ineffective study of Translation may be the result of the students' own lack of active study and improvement of their subject knowledge, which results in shaky knowledge of English and Vietnamese and impairs their ability to study the subject effectively. Vietnamese and English, two East and West Asian languages, have distinctly different grammatical and lexical structures. Additionally, since many students find it challenging to use a foreign language for everyday communication, complex sentence structures and specialized words are a significant barrier for students.
Therefore, the researcher intends to examine some of the major linguistic challenges faced by Business English students who finished studying translation in this research. The researcher simultaneously offers some solutions in the hopes of assisting students studying this subject to partially resolve the challenges brought on by the aforementioned differences, thereby improving their learning outcomes. Research questions This paper begins by concentrating on the general understanding of the subject of translation before highlighting the linguistic challenges that the Business English final-year students must overcome. The author thus poses the following three research questions: - What linguistic problems do Business English seniors encounter in the process of studying Translation? - What causes these difficulties? - What is the solution to help students majoring in English to overcome these problems? Bùi Quynh Anh — 11190056 - Business English 61A 1.
Scope of the research A survey of 90 Business English final-year students at National Economics University was conducted by the researcher. The study's sole focus was on the language barriers experienced by senior Business English students. The study was carried out to identify the main linguistic challenges encountered by students studying translation and to suggest some strategies to help them overcome these challenges. Data collection instrument A thoughtfully questionnaire created for students to complete about the realities of studying translation and their challenges with this kind of subject.
There are nine questions on the survey in this study, all of which are written in English. Following are the objectives of those questions: To ascertain the students’ general attitudes toward translation-related topics, the first two questions — questions (1) and (2) - were grouped together. Students' opinions on the value of studying translation were sought in response to question 1. The purpose of studying translation was ascertained using question number two.
The students’ linguistic challenges with learning the translation were explored in the following three questions, (3), (4), and (5). To determine the biggest linguistic difficulty that students encounter while learning translation, question (3) was used. Question (4) and Question (5) were posed to make clear what the biggest lexical and obstacle that students must overcome when learning Translation is. The next set of four questions was created with the following information to learn more about the students’ study habits.
In order to find out how the students typically respond when they come across a new word in the original translation text, question (6) was used. Question (7) was created to help clarify whether or not students have prepared for class and how they prepare for the new lesson. The students' personal study time was addressed in question (8). The purpose of question (9) was to discover the techniques that students typically use to hone their translation abilities.
Data collection process Ninety Business English final-year students each received a questionnaire, from which data was gathered. To ensure that they are forming their own opinions and to avoid being swayed by others' opinions, each student must complete the questionnaire on their own without consulting anyone else's answers. Bùi Quynh Anh — 11190056 - Business English 61A 1. Data analyzing process The process of data analysis begins after the data have been gathered.
Statistics on the issues the students listed as being challenging were reviewed along with the questionnaire results.