Interpretation and misinterpretation between cultures - issues of cross-cultural communication [sound recording] : an ANU Convocation luncheon address given on 28 July 1983 by Masumi Muramatsu
- Bib ID:
- 433493
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Muramatsu, Masumi, 1930-2013, speaker
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- Access open for research; written permission required for public use from the Australian National University.
- Description:
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- 1983
- 1 sound cassette (ca. 54 min.)
- Series:
- Convocation lectures (Australian National University)
- Summary:
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Mr Muramatsu is given and introduction by the Dean of the Faculty of Asian Studies, Dr Jordans. Mr Muramatsu speaks about some of the work he has done as interpreter for Simul International Inc., and goes on to talk about the two week study tour he was making with some of his students at the time of the interview - and what he hopes some of the benefits will be. He goes on to examine the subject of misinterpretation in translation; and some of the consequences it can have - quoting some examples of misinterpretation which have occured in Japan's dealings with other countries; and also from his own experiences as an interpreter. He concludes by speaking about the need to learn about, and enjoy the differences between the various cultures of the people's of the world. He also collectively introduces the twenty students who accompanied him on his trip to Australia to learn about Japanese-English translation.
Mr Muramatsu then answer's questions from the audience - these questions include subjects such as: How a Japanese interpreter would manage to translate the meaning of a reference to something totally outside the Japanese culture - such as a reference to a Greek myth. Also what the reason is for the discrepancy among his students between the number of males and the number of females. What techniques he uses when dealing with diffucult questions from the Press during Press conferences and what advice he gives to his studens in case they should ever find themselves in the same situation. He is also asked to comment on how he deals with slang when translating. Mr Muramatsu spoke for 50 minutes.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 28 July 1983 at the Australian National University, Canberra, A.C.T.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
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- Translators
- Other authors/contributors:
- Australian National University
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