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| Courtesy of: Drake, but From: CEA |
I'm changing my topic from Credit to Translation. So, please comment with any examples of post-Enlightenment ideas that connect to Translation!
WHY TRANSLATION IS NOT A COMMODITY
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Industrialism and
Consumerism
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■ The rise of
consumption of things brings broadening into foreign markets.
■ Increased immigration to work in emerging markets and industries. ■ Things (like utilities) become common place for people (not just speakers of one language). |
Transportation
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■ Transportation becomes easier bringing the 4 corners of the earth closer together
■ Mass production of vehicles means workers and consumers need translations (Industr & Consum) |
Science and Arts - Cinema
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■ Advances in the sciences and arts are desired by more than just the original country/language (Consumerism)
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Intergovernmental organization - League of
Nations
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■ World wars bring governments together with responsibility to keep the world safe.
■ Working together as a global community |
Elitism and Nationalism
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■ People bond together because of common ideals and values which separates countries.
■ Countries are evaluated and compared ■ Languages become elite, valuable, common, and exotic (learn my language to live in my country) |
Social Equality
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■ Individuals should have equal access regardless of gender, race, LANGUAGE, etc
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As I was reading your point about elitism, I began to wonder whether or not the people of pre-WWI had any desire to learn another language. They were trying to band together, and since language is one of those bonding forces I imagine they would not want to rock the boat. Thoughts?
ReplyDeleteObviously translators (from then and before) had learned other languages. It must have been a valuable skill. I think the big thing is the sense of elitism. The idea that another persons culture is inferior. This would make their language also inferior. I cant say that all people thought this but elitists must have.
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