The team succeeded in critically discussing
and applying theories and frameworks relevant to industry and practice. This is a meaningful project and a much-needed, valuable contribution to translation for Museum Studies. Besides the appropriate selection of source texts (STs) for the task, the arguments with several objective, thoughtful reflections and research-based claims
accompanied by proper quotes/references reinforce the profound observation
and analysis.
The most striking parts include those that report the team’s own findings with many meaningful patterns identified, justified and categorised,
accompanied by appropriate examples and explanations (including the Classical Chinese Etymology), alongside suggested translations for several selected texts. The well-structured, creative, comprehensive conceptual framework
and methodology provide meaningful insight for the Museum authorities, service providers, Translating & Interpreting (T&I) practitioners and trainers in specific, and the industry in general. These sections also demonstrate their meticulous, proactive approach with actionable steps to develop the translation and analysis workflow, which can be used as a model for analysis of similar tasks in T&I field. The conclusion is strong and eloquent. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement, such as sentence structure, article use and punctuation. That said, this project deserves to be celebrated for the group's initiative and endless effort in exploring, designing, developing and completing
its task; and can serve as an inspiring example
for other similar projects to follow.
