Literary Translation by/for Teenagers: A Case Study of Iranian Teenagers

This research explores the practice and pedagogy of literary translation among Iranian teenagers, focusing on male students aged ۱۴–۱۷ in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province. The study investigates how teenagers perceive, perform, and benefit from literary translation tasks in English–Persian and Persian–English contexts. Drawing upon theories of cultural mediation and adolescent cognitive development, the paper employs a mixed-methods approach based on questionnaires, translation tasks, and interviews. Findings indicate that translation experience fosters linguistic confidence, empathy toward literary voices, and a deeper comprehension of both languages’ narrative styles. Qualitative data revealed positive attitudes toward translating poetry and short stories, especially when culturally relevant. The study contributes to the growing body of research on translation pedagogy and intercultural education, emphasizing the importance of adapting translation assignments for adolescent learners in multicultural contexts. It concludes that literary translation, when ageappropriately scaffolded, can develop not only language skills but also critical imagination among teenagers in foreign language education.

کلیدواژه ها:

Education ، Intercultural ، Literary Translation ، Sanandaj ، Teenagers