Function approaches of translation research

Author: Zhang Meifang
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: A Functional Approach to Translation Studies is one of the Translation Studies series published by Cengage Learning. It takes a functional perspective on language and provides a comprehensive overview of the strengths and weaknesses of various theoretical approaches, supported by well-reasoned arguments. The book is divided into two parts: the theoretical section introduces the theoretical foundations and research methodologies of the Discourse Analysis School and the German Functionalism School; the practical section applies functional theory to English-Chinese translation practice, ranging from James Joyce's Ulysses to the works of Jin Yong, from advertising to IT terminology. The author combines the latest research findings from both domestic and international academic circles to conduct detailed analyses. The book is meticulously structured, offers a unique perspective, and is rich in illustrative examples, making it an invaluable reference for graduate students in English linguistics, translation studies, as well as researchers and scholars in related fields.