Enhancing Filipino Major Students' Translation Skills from Southern Leyte Bisaya to Filipino Through Poetry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22275346 |
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| Authors | Ginalyn Carbolilla (0009-0003-7776-5546, Southern Leyte State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | SI3 |
| Pages | 1-14 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal on Culture History and Religion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 3028-1318 • E-ISSN: 3028-1318 |
| Publisher | International Journal on Culture, History, and Religion (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.63931/ijchr.v7isi3.299 |
| OpenAlex | W4415371945 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
This study investigates the translation capability of Filipino majors in rendering poems from Southern Leyte Bisaya into Filipino, addressing the challenges posed by the Philippines’ linguistic diversity and the complex issues inherent in literary translation. Guided by Newmark’s translation strategies, the research examines the students’ performance before and after a targeted pedagogical intervention. Initial findings from the pretest reveal a predominant reliance on literal translation, often resulting in loss of nuance, cultural imagery, and poetic rhythm. Following the intervention, however, there is a marked increase in the use of idiomatic and transpositional strategies, reflecting a shift toward more culturally sensitive and contextually faithful translations. The study highlights the critical need for instructional materials that do not only teach translation theory but also promote hands-on application and cultural awareness. Such materials are envisioned to foster a deeper appreciation of regional literature, enabling students to engage more meaningfully with texts that embody the cultural and historical identity of Southern Leyte and similar regions. By cultivating these skills, students can contribute to a more inclusive and representative Philippine literary canon. Furthermore, this research underscores translation as an essential tool for cultural exchange and academic discourse, allowing regional voices to resonate within broader national and scholarly contexts. The proposed instructional framework offers an innovative contribution to the pedagogy of literary translation in Philippine higher education, addressing gaps in current methodologies. Ultimately, this study affirms that effective translation bridges not only languages but also the diverse cultural narratives that define the nation’s literary heritage
Cultural competence · Cultural diversity · Cultural translation · Literary Translation · Narrative · Paraphrase · Poetry · Translation studies · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Multilingual Education and Policy · Translation Studies and Practices
In Other Words
Descriptive Translation Studies – and beyond
Comparative Stylistics of French and English
Literary Texts as Cultural Tools
Cultural Identity and Historical Consciousness
Bridging Cultures in the Classroom
Reviving the Past, Teaching the Future
From Page to Praxis
A Study on Translation Strategies used in Visayan Folktales
Reimagining Pedagogy through Cultural Narratives
Narratives of Nationhood
| Highly cited | No |
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