Eye-Tracking Method

Abstract

The previous chapters have outlined the research background and reviewed relevant literature on translation styles . This chapter aims to present details of the research design in order to explore possible behavioral patterns in sight translation. Eye-tracking method will be the research tool in this project. In this chapter, I will first describe the indicators for each research question in Sect. 4.1. Following that, the process of data collection, including the recruitment of research participants, the application of the eye tracker, the selection of experimental stimuli, and the procedure of the sight translation task will be discussed in Sect. 4.2. Finally, the process of how the data collected in the present experiment will be analyzed will be discussed in Sect. 4.3.

Appendix

Experimental Stimuli and Reference Translations.

*Slash represents word segmentation of each text. Political words with Chinese features are in bold (date retrieved on July 15, 2019). Traditional words were underlined. The rest are ordinary words. The reference translations are selected from Xi Jinping: The Governance of China.

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Translations of Text 1

Pass on the torch of peace from generation to generation and ensure civilization flourishes. China stands for building a community of shared future for mankind and achieving inclusive and win-win development. Great visions can be realized only through actions. To achieve this goal, the international community should promote partnership, growth, inter-civilization exchanges, and the building of sound ecosystems. We should build a world of lasting peace through dialogue and consultation. When countries enjoy peace, so will the world; when countries fight, the world suffers. We should build a world of common prosperity through win-win cooperation. Instead of beggaring their neighbors, countries should stick together like passengers in the same boat. We should build an open and inclusive world through exchanges and mutual learning. Diverse civilizations should draw on each other to achieve common progress. We should make our world clean and beautiful by pursuing green and low-carbon development. Clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver. We should pursue a circular and sustainable way of life and work.

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Translations of Text 2

In 2013, I proposed building the Silk Road Economic Belt and the twenty-first Century Maritime Silk Road, which is now known as the Belt and Road Initiative. As a Chinese saying goes, “Peaches and plums do not speak, but they are so attractive that a path is formed below the trees.” Countries have become involved in this initiative. The Belt and Road Initiative is becoming a reality. These four years have seen deeper policy coordination. The Belt and Road Initiative is not meant to reinvent the wheel. Rather, it aims to leverage the comparative strengths of the countries involved and coordinate their development strategies. These four years have seen enhanced infrastructure connectivity. Building roads and railways helps create prosperity in all sectors. These four years have seen increased people-to-people contacts. Friendship, which derives from close contacts between peoples, holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. We countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative have pooled our efforts to build the educational Silk Road and the health Silk Road. Our cooperation has helped lay a solid popular foundation. We should build on the sound momentum and steer the Belt and Road Initiative toward greater success.

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Translations of Text 3

On the basis of a thorough understanding of the people’s aspirations for a better life, we will strive for the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. In enforcing strict Party discipline, we have focused on resolving problems which posed the most serious threats to the Party’s governing status. In four decades since the start of reform and opening up, China’s productive forces have developed rapidly. The ongoing successes of Chinese socialism signify that the Chinese, who went through untold hardships, have made the leaps from liberation to prosperity and thence to a strong nation. This means that socialism has flourished in China, and that China is contributing its wisdom to the problems facing mankind. We have made a pledge to the people that China will complete a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020, which is the first of the Two Centenary Goals.

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Translations of Text 4

As a line in an old Chinese poem goes, “Honey melons hang on bitter vines; sweet dates grow on thistles and thorns.” Nothing is perfect in the world. Economic globalization has created new problems, but this is no justification to write it off altogether. Rather, we should adapt to and guide economic globalization. We should develop a dynamic, innovation-driven growth model. The fundamental issue plaguing the global economy is the lack of driving force for growth. Innovation is the primary force leading development. We should seize opportunities presented by the new round of industrial revolution and the digital economy. We should meet the challenges of climate change and aging population. We should also address the negative impact of IT and automation on jobs. We Chinese applaud the achievements of others. We are not jealous of others’ success. We welcome them aboard the express train of China’s development.