南京大学2006年度本科优秀毕业论文.docVIP

南京大学2006年度本科优秀毕业论文（设计）一等奖（2002级外国语学院唯一一篇获全校一等奖的学士论文） A Critical Analysis of the Translations of Public Signs in Nanjing by ZHANG Yanping Under the Supervision of Professor Ke Ping Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts Department of English School of Foreign Studies Nanjing University May 30, 2006  Acknowledgement Upon the accomplishment of this thesis, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Professor Ke Ping, my supervisor, without whose help and support this thesis would nothave been impossible to be completed and presented in its present form. His instructions and suggestions guideddirectedme in planning and implementing thisto keep on my study in a methodicalrewarding way. His earnestness in academic research inspired me and motivated me to carry outpersist in my study despite the physically and mentally demanding field work involved in the study. Moreoversurvey. Besides, his strictness regard toin details promptedencouraged me to refine myrevise this thesis relentlessly in terms of itslanguage and formatand improve my command of English. My thanks also go to Professor He Chengzhou, who supported me from the very beginning to take up the present topic of study, though itse initial approval of my research subject matter encouraged me to go through my investigation on the spot, which called for tonspiles of work. In addition, he was kind enough to keep giving me a push in his class, which helped me tobring this thesis projectmy study to a desirable end. Besides, I want to give my thanks to my classmate and researchpartner, Li Xiaosa, for the efforts sheever madetogether with me to collect all thevaluable translation samples needed for the study fromin the public places in Nanjing. Finally, I wish to thank my parents, whosefrom the bottom of my heart. Theirenormous love and support have accompanied me throughout my four years’ study at NanjingUniversity. Without