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The Ethical Choice of Business English Interpreters under Chesterman’s Model of Translation Ethics
HUANG Li-hua
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2024.09.010
Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510800, China
This paper explores the ethical challenges encountered by business English interpreters using Chesterman’s Model of Translation Ethics, set against the context of economic globalization and the “Belt and Road” initiative. With the increasing demand for interpreters, the paper delves into the ongoing discussion about the role of AI in translation and its limitations, especially concerning cultural subtleties and ethical issues. It highlights the importance of human interpreters’ cross-cultural understanding and the ethical principles that inform their work, such as the Ethics of Representation, Service, Communication, Norm-based Ethics, and Commitment. Moreover, the paper examines how these ethical models are applied in practical business situations, including business banquets, business negotiations, business talks and business visits, etc., and investigates the cultural misunderstandings that may occur during these interactions. The study concludes that although AI provides efficiency and cost savings, human interpreters are essential for their capacity to handle the intricacies of cross-cultural communication with cultural awareness and ethical discernment.
Chesterman, translation ethics model, ethical choice, business English interpreters
Journal of Literature and Art Studies, September 2024, Vol. 14, No. 9, 808-814
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