英语翻译概论ChapterOne2.pptVIP

翻译概论Introduction to TranslationStudies 主讲：庞秀成 Chapter one Introduction How do you understand “翻译概论” How to translate How to research Introduction of pure theories or applied theories or theories in general 概论, a word for theories, but “翻译概论” not just theories An introduction to this field What will be included ? Not just theories, also understanding of activities, descriptive research Nature, principles, criteria, techniques, history Knowledge? Methodology? Values? Ethics? Ontology? What do you need ? Do you know what do you need? Do I know what do you need? Purpose of this course Outline or trends of the past and current translation studies Help to establish general understanding of this field Help to locate interest points in translation studies Help to establish strategies for the practitioners in interpreting and translation The course : Strands of the discipline A broad understanding of the discipline Necessary background and tools to carry out research on translation A theoretical framework into which professional translators or trainee translators can place their practical experience. A few general distinctions Translating v.? interpreting Source language/text – SL / ST Target? language/text? - TL / TT Intralingual v. interlingual v. intersemiotic translation Translation as language learning Contrastive linguistics Comparative literature Comparative culturology What is the use of T I Steiner: translating is that openeth the window, to let in the light; that breaketh the shell, that we may eat the kernel. Values: aesthetic, sociocultural ，theoretical The answer of “What is translation” can be and has been given From Different perspectives From Different stances From Different methodologies In Different eras Against the background of different Cultures and traditions What is translation? Subject field Product Process Intralingual Interlingual Intersemiotic (Roman Jakobson1959/2000) Nature and Branches The name and nature of t