ABSTRACT

Imami, Tiara Ridha. 2021. An Analysis of the Translation Methods used  in “The Hobbit Or There And Back Again” Indonesian Translation Novel. Sarjana’s Thesis. English Language Education Study Program. Lambung Mangkurat University. The first advisor: Prof. Dr. Fatchul Mu’in, M.Hum., and the second advisor: Nasrullah, M.Pd. B.I.

Keywords: Literary translation, methods of translation, novel

Literary works from one language require translation in order to be understood by readers in the target language. There are various methods that can be used in translation, and certain methods will produce certain translations. This study aims to find out what methods of translation are used by A. Adiwiyoto in translating The Hobbit or There and Back Again Novel to Hobit atau Pergi dan Kembali, and what methods of translation are found the most.

This study used a qualitative method, and in descriptive form. The data was presented in tabular form. The data were taken from both data sources. Furthermore, the data that has been taken is categorized according to the general criteria of the translation methods used, and several data samples from each category were taken for further discussion.

The result obtained is that the translator used various methods. There are Semantic Translation, Communicative Translation, Adaptation, Free tramslation, and Idiomatic Translation. In addition, the results of the translation in the TL are also greatly influenced by the context in the SL and adapted to the target reader. It is hoped that this research can give additional knowledge about translated literary works, especially English literary works translated into Indonesian. The difference between languages, grammars, and socio-cultures greatly affect the translation results.