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Regional Translations of Indigenous African Tales explores the process of adapting and translating traditional African stories from one local language or cultural context to another, while preserving their original meaning, values, and artistic expression. It highlights the importance of language, cultural nuances, symbolism, and storytelling styles in ensuring that indigenous tales remain authentic and accessible to diverse audiences across different regions. The topic also examines the challenges of maintaining accuracy, context, and cultural identity during translation, as well as the role of translation in promoting cultural exchange and preservation. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the principles and practices of translating indigenous African tales, appreciate the role of language and culture in storytelling, develop skills for accurate and culturally sensitive translation, and enhance the ability to preserve and share African oral traditions across different linguistic and regional boundaries.
This lecture is part of LIT-306 Nigerian Oral Literatures in English Translation in the Literature in English department. The course has 30 recorded lectures across 10 series, all free to watch. Read or download the LIT-306 lecture note to study alongside the video.
