Goal-oriented behavior: Functional Translation Theory: Functional Translation Theory

Author: Christiane Nord
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book discusses the formation process, basic ideas, and the author's proposed fidelity principle of functional translation theory. It also touches upon the application of the theory in translator training, literary translation, and interpreting, as well as its impact on the ethical beliefs of translators. Additionally, Christiane Nord provides detailed examples in this book to illustrate the various criticisms faced by German functional translation theory since its formation and addresses the issues raised in the critiques. Finally, the author looks ahead to the future development prospects of functional translation theory.