African Literature and Language Studies

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Translating African Literature: Challenges and Strategies in Senegal's Cultural Context

Sow Dioum, Department of Research, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Mame Sall, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18795705
Published: May 21, 2004

Abstract

Translating African literature presents a unique set of challenges due to the diversity of languages and cultural contexts within Africa. No empirical data will be presented; instead, an analytical framework will be constructed based on existing literature and expert opinions from Senegal's cultural context. While acknowledging the challenges, this study aims to provide insights and strategies to enhance the global reach of African literature through effective translation practices. Recommendations include developing cultural competency training for translators and fostering collaboration between academic institutions and local communities in Senegal.

How to Cite

Sow Dioum, Mame Sall (2004). Translating African Literature: Challenges and Strategies in Senegal's Cultural Context. African Literature and Language Studies, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18795705

Keywords

African StudiesCultural TranslationDiscourse AnalysisPostcolonial TheoryTextual CriticismEthnographyIntercultural Communication

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