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Lee, Kam-Fong
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Strategies and Challenges in English to Chinese Translation of Selected Song Lyrics Amini, Mansour; Ooi, Faith Fang Xi; Choo, Sue Anne Xuan-En; Saffari, Narges; Lee, Kam-Fong; Ravindran, Latha
Jurnal Arbitrer Vol. 11 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ar.11.3.244-262.2024

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The translation of song lyrics is challenging for translators primarily due to the intricate poetic and musical elements, which often compel them to employ specific strategies for effective translation. This study was an attempt to investigate the translation strategies in selected translated movie song lyrics and explore the challenges in translating the lyrics. In this qualitative study, the songs were purposefully selected from “Mulan” (1998) and “Aladdin” (2019) movies. Low’s (2013) translation strategies were applied during the process of translation. The “Translation” (transfer of material with a reasonably high degree of semantic fidelity), and “Replacement” (a re-creation of text by only preserving the music element) strategies were found as the common strategies in the translation of song lyrics. The use of a replacement strategy could be due to technical difficulties in translating songs, such as the constraint of rhythm, hence a total replacement of meanings to match the rhythm of the song. A significant challenge in translating song lyrics from English to Chinese was in translating the concept of face-saving, which is an eminent process in social interactions in Chinese culture. It was concluded that the use of a translation strategy depended on the lyrics, translators’ creativity, melody, rhyme, and the differences between the languages and cultures, while the “skopos”, i.e., the correspondence of aim/purpose in the source and target cultures should play the key role.
Instructors’ perceptions and pedagogical approaches to online teaching in selected Malaysian private universities Heng, Jing Xiang; Lee, Kam-Fong; Amini, Mansour; Ravindran, Latha
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 13, No 4: August 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v13i4.28718

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Private university instructors in Malaysia faced obstacles in their adaptation to the online learning mode while holding their pre-existing academic duties. This research aimed to explore those obstacles, and observe how the instructors tailored their pedagogical approaches. The research employed a qualitative research design. We used convenience sampling to select eight instructors from three private universities in Malaysia using semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that the main challenges were instructors’ own workload and lessened time for professional development, the incompatibility of the provided multimedia with their teaching approaches, as well as the problem with their students’ readiness and participation. It was found that the instructors adapted their pedagogical approaches with a main focus on learners’ cognitive development, and this was hoped to be achieved through their choices of learning tools and multimedia, instructional strategies of collaborative and reflective learning, and consideration of learning outcomes and objectives. The instructors also incorporated their students’ feedback into their content development to increase the engagement. Interestingly, some instructors initiated their own content and approach, while receiving support from their institutes, peers, and other resources. The findings may contribute positively to instructor’s efforts in providing and maintaining an interactive, productive and stable learning environment.
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Big Three Perfectionism Scale–Short Form (BTPS-SF) among Malaysian Chinese Students at a Private University Lee, Kam-Fong; Ahadzadeh, Ashraf Sadat; Wu, Shin Ling
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 30, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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Background: Perfectionism is increasingly prevalent among young adults and is a significant predictor of pathological and behavioral outcomes. Despite its relevance, validated and reliable measures of perfectionism tailored to university students, particularly within the Malaysian cultural and academic context, are lacking. This study addresses this gap by examining the psychometric properties of the BTPS-SF among Chinese students at a private university in Malaysia. Methods: Data were collected using a cross-sectional design with convenience and snowball sampling from 380 students aged 18–25 years, predominantly from a Chinese student population. Results: The results of the exploratory factor analysis, conducted using principal axis factoring with oblimin rotation, provided preliminary evidence for a three-factor structure of the BTPS-SF—namely, rigid, self-critical, and narcissistic perfectionism—as distinct dimensions. Together, these three factors explained 58.29% of the total variance, with factor loadings ranging from 0.35 to 0.79. Each dimension demonstrated acceptable internal consistency ranging from 0.80 to 0.84, supporting its suitability for use in academic, clinical, and nonclinical settings. Conclusions: This study supports the reliability of the BTPS-SF as a multidimensional measurement tool, demonstrating its efficacy in capturing the three main dimensions of perfectionism: rigid, self-critical, and narcissistic. This facilitates comprehensive analysis and offers a robust foundation for future research on student perfectionism. The study's limitations and recommendations for further research are discussed.
Co-Authors Ahadzadeh, Ashraf Sadat Amini, Mansour Choo, Sue Anne Xuan-En Heng, Jing Xiang Ooi, Faith Fang Xi Ravindran, Latha Saffari, Narges Wu, Shin Ling