Literary translation in learning Spanish, a foreign language – ELE

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the use of literary translation for learning the Spanish language. This is bibliographical research, which investigated articles and dissertations that included experience reports that used this tool in learning Cervantes' language, analyzed using the quantitative-qualitative methodology. In the first part, the research presents the discussion among academics who defend translation in language teaching. It includes, among others, the studies of Romanelli (2009), which highlights translation as a tool to aid language learning skills. In the second part, the bibliographical research is described, divided into four parts: 1) profile of the audience of the experience; 2) literary genre used; 3) type of translation covered; 4) pedagogical observations of translation practice. Among its conclusions, the research reflects that literary translation should be incorporated into initial training courses for Spanish language teachers, given the benefits that the use of translation brings to language learning. Among them, the acquisition of linguistic and cultural elements stands out, in addition to reinforcing the defense that the practice of translation be considered a fifth skill (alongside reading, writing, communicative and listening), to be developed in language students Spanish.