Readers’ Perceptions Towards Two English Translations of the Quran

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" Readers’ Perceptions Towards Two English Translations of the Quran "
Alanbari, Nour Eom, Minhee

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	1054544
Doc. No	:	TL53661
Main Entry	:	Alanbari, Nour
Title & Author	:	Readers’ Perceptions Towards Two English Translations of the Quran\ Alanbari, NourEom, Minhee
College	:	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Date	:	2020
Degree	:	M.A.
student score	:	2020
Note	:	108 p.
Abstract	:	This study aimed to examine readers’ perceptions towards two notable English translations of the Quran, investigating if the readers’ language groups affected their perception of translation quality in terms of fluency, accuracy, clarity, formality, and likability. A total of 136 participants completed a survey where they rated the researched attributes of two different English translations of the Quran. Independent t-tests, paired t-tests, and ANOVA tests were conducted to compare the overall ratings of the two translations to each other, as well as between and within language groups. Ratings of the four attributes were also compared amongst themselves. Significant perceptual differences between the two translations were found within certain language groups. Significant perceptual differences were found between Arabic and non-Arabic speakers, as well as between English-dominant and monolingual English and other-language dominant speakers. Significant differences were also found between specific attributes. Implications of the findings are discussed.
Descriptor	:	English as a second language--ESL
Added Entry	:	Eom, Minhee
Added Entry	:	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley