Since a translation cannot be impartial, any more than a reading can be unbiased, the act of translation carries with it a responsibility that extends far beyond the limits of the translated page.
– Alberto Manguel (2010:202)
Professional translators, interpreters and experts in translation studies tell us that while the art of navigating between two (or more) languages is an exciting, challenging and mentally stimulating activity, in reality, approaching any professional work in translation and interpreting is often fraught with various stumbling blocks and difficulties stemming from the complex sociocultural and sociolinguistic dimensions inherent in such work. When . . .
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