Revisiting the Interpreter’s Role: Translation and Ideology
摘要
In the world of translation, especially simultaneous interpreting, Bourdieu’s sociological language theory is a useful tool for understanding how ideology is formed and communicated. Understanding the key factors at play is crucial. Exploring the role of simultaneous interpreters, who are central to our research as individuals participating in the creation and repetition of communication practices, is doable thanks to the valuable insights provided by concepts like habitus, field, and capital. We intend to scrutinize how ideology affects the part played by interpreters in the realm of translation. With a committed disposition to conducting a comprehensive exposition, we aim to unearth the underlying themes in the context of the crucial role of ideology in interpretation through thoughtful critique. Our contention is that ideology and interpretation are interwoven concepts, with a disparity that necessitates a systematic approach grounded in theoretical frameworks, rather than arbitrary practices, norms, or institutions. The study concludes that political speeches are a purposeful form of communication aimed at maximizing audience support. When being delivered to a foreign audience, the speakers’ beliefs, ideas, and points of view are all reflected through the processes of translation and interpretation. These speeches are often crafted by professional speech-writers, with specificity and relevance honed to the time and place of delivery, while also being aimed at a specific group of target audience.