Lecture 6 Translation and Linguistics II.pptVIP

Translation and Linguistics II Lecture 6 3、Functional theories of Approach Functional theories from Germany in the 1970s-1980s mark a move away from static linguistic typologies. Focusing on the function or functions of texts and translations(Nord 1997:1) Key concepts Reiss stresses equivalence at text level, linking language functions to text types and translation strategy. Holz-Manttaris theory of translational action: a communicative process involving a series of players. Vermeers skopos theory of translation strategy depending on purpose of TT is expanded in Reiss and Vermeer. N