Language, Culture, and Literacy in English Learning: An Analysis of the Translation of While We Were Out
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This article investigates cultural exchange facilitated by a children’s book, While We Were Out, originally published in Korean and translated into English. By analyzing both textual and visual elements, the study illustrates how readers in different countries engage with the daily lives of a Korean family, thereby fostering empathy and enhancing their understanding of diverse cultural perspectives. This research thrusts children’s literature into the limelight by serving as a vehicle of cultural narratives that press for representation and translation processes that make cultural references more accessible. This involves a comparative analysis of text-image relationships in translation, using varied strategies to depict scenes from Korean family life. Findings show that the translated prose narration does not have the same affect or humor in English as in Korean. The impact of the story is ultimately diminished by this loss, which also lessens the character’s actions and the family’s anticipated responses. Still, despite these findings, when reading about characters and stories from different cultures, readers around the globe develop a broader perspective of the world. Such exposure not only dissipates stereotypes but also instills respect and a form of curiosity about others. Further, children learn to connect on a deeper level, cultivating in themselves empathy and understanding.
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This article investigates cultural exchange facilitated by a children’s book, While We Were Out, originally published in Korean and translated into English. By analyzing both textual and visual elements, the study illustrates how readers in different countries engage with the daily lives of a Korean family, thereby fostering empathy and enhancing their understanding of diverse cultural perspectives. This research thrusts children’s literature into the limelight by serving as a vehicle of cultural narratives that press for representation and translation processes that make cultural references more accessible. This involves a comparative analysis of text-image relationships in translation, using varied strategies to depict scenes from Korean family life. Findings show that the translated prose narration does not have the same affect or humor in English as in Korean. The impact of the story is ultimately diminished by this loss, which also lessens the character’s actions and the family’s anticipated responses. Still, despite these findings, when reading about characters and stories from different cultures, readers around the globe develop a broader perspective of the world. Such exposure not only dissipates stereotypes but also instills respect and a form of curiosity about others. Further, children learn to connect on a deeper level, cultivating in themselves empathy and understanding.
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