Learning from the Chinese Model of Development and Moulding China - Sri Lanka Relations

Irfan, Muhammad; Fowsar, Mohamed Anifa Mohamed

doi:10.5539/jpl.v13n3p57

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“…This is the first time that China signed an agreement with a non-communist government. Subsequently, relationships between China and Sri Lanka have enlarged to many extents (Irfan & Fowsar, 2020).…”

Section: The Concise History Of China-sri Lanka Relationshipmentioning

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Impact of Book Translations from Chinese to Sinhala for Intercultural Communication: Special Reference to Sri Lanka

Dissanayaka,

2023

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Chinese diplomacy has a huge role in shaping the Sino-Sri Lanka relationship. As a result of this relationship, the improvement of cultural exchanges between two nations has gradually increased. It is indisputable that book publication in a country is a field of getting more attention locally and internationally. The writers and publishers of translating books and literary work can build up intercultural communication through the dissemination of books. In order to examine the impact of book translations from Chinese to Sinhala for intercultural communication in Sri Lankan context, a mixed method was applied for this study by combining quantitative and qualitative methods such as literature review, observations, interviews, and questionnaires. The interviews were conducted for 45 minutes with each respondent of the selected owners of publishing institutes and translators. The random sampling was used to collect quantitative data from 200 respondents. The results revealed that the publications in the 1980s are no longer accessible despite information about their existence. A comprehensive list of these translations was not available from a single source. The 41% of respondents absorbed the Chinese language and culture by using Chinese-translated books, newspapers, magazines and the internet. Compared to the interest of other Chinese cultural elements, there is no significant difference in the percentage of the respondents who are interested in reading Chinese-translated books and other publications, which is about 8% of the respondents. Chinese-translated books and other publications in Sri Lanka can effectively provide individuals with the opportunity to experience diverse Chinese cultural elements. This study suggests that persisting in combining nationality with the world and strengthening the reading of overseas book genres and content recipients' environment are the needs How to cite this paper: Nirosha Neranjala

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Section: The Concise History Of China-sri Lanka Relationshipmentioning

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Impact of Book Translations from Chinese to Sinhala for Intercultural Communication: Special Reference to Sri Lanka

Dissanayaka,

2023

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“…Along with the recent developments in China-Sri Lanka bilateral relations, which have acquired 'increasing regional and global significance' and have 'risen sharply' in recent years, particularly in areas such as economic development, the military, and diplomacy (Irfan & Fowsar, 2020), there has been a rapid increase in the demand for Chinese language studies in Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, the development of methodologies, materials, and aids that could particularly address the needs of Sri Lankan CFL (Chinese as a Foreign Language) learners has seen only a sluggish development.…”

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Development of an Evaluation Checklist for Localized Chinese Language Textbooks in Sri Lanka

Dassanayake

2023

Lingua Cultura

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The research analyzed the limitations of existing Chinese language textbooks in Sri Lanka and proposed a tentative checklist for evaluating localized Chinese language textbooks. The discourse on the effectiveness of global textbooks in local contexts and the need for evaluating such textbooks had seen new paradigm shifts in parallel to the transformations in new language environments. A majority of the institutes and programs teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language in Sri Lanka were using global CFL textbooks as their main study material, and their effectiveness had not yet been evaluated by researchers. The research conducted a quadruple perspective analysis, including an online survey with learners and teachers to examine the issues in existing CFL textbooks, a review of existing literature on textbook evaluation, an analysis of existing CFL textbooks in Sri Lanka, and an examination of existing language textbook evaluation criteria. The findings of the survey indicate that global textbooks have not catered to the specific language requirements of the informants. Insensitivity to the local and regional cultural content, minimal utilization of learners’ L1 repertoire, ambiguous inapt translation of vocabulary, and market-oriented presentation of teaching-learning content is found to be core issues, and high pricing and inaccessibility also are influential issues. Based on the quadruple perspective analysis, the research has developed a tentative evaluation checklist of 37 items with a specific emphasis on localization and culture sensitivity.

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Learning from the Chinese Model of Development and Moulding China - Sri Lanka Relations

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Impact of Book Translations from Chinese to Sinhala for Intercultural Communication: Special Reference to Sri Lanka

Impact of Book Translations from Chinese to Sinhala for Intercultural Communication: Special Reference to Sri Lanka

Development of an Evaluation Checklist for Localized Chinese Language Textbooks in Sri Lanka

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