Principle Interference in Technical and Scientific Translation
Mohammad Ibrahim Qani
In this article, I will explore the nature of interference in translation,
especially in technical and scientific texts, using a descriptivist approach. I
will have a brief overview of the historical excursion of interference in
technical and scientific translation. My aim is to explain this phenomenon and
its causes with all its paradoxes, instead of simply condemning it as an
example of supposedly bad translation. Thus, I will focus on its status in the
bibliography of translation, on the motives for and consequences of
interference in specialized translation, as well as on the nature of the
arguments given for and against this phenomenon. Therefore the relationship
between different societies has always been possible with the act of
translation. When civilizations are examined throughout history, it is seen
that the dissemination of knowledge among different societies has been achieved
by translation. These societies have often become aware of the advancements in
technology and science by means of translation. Therefore; translation becomes
very significant in technical contact between societies and humans. Since the
translation of technical texts is the preliminary scope of this thesis, it will
be beneficial to have a brief look at the history of technical translation in
the world.