English-Chinese-Chinese-English Application Translation Tutorial

Author: Fang Mengzhi, Mao Zhongming
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is primarily intended for undergraduate students of English majors in higher education institutions. It consists of 11 chapters, categorized into fields such as science and technology, international trade and economics, news, law, advertising, tourism, etc. Additionally, it covers areas like political commentary, public notices, business introductions, and work reports. Theoretically, the book is mainly guided by Functional Purpose Theory (SKOPSTheory). This theory was adopted because applied text translation always serves practical and even utilitarian purposes, requiring the translation to largely achieve and meet the anticipated functions. Purpose and function are the basis and foundation for explaining applied texts. The book covers a broad range of applied text translation with relatively in-depth content, making it suitable for graduate students as well as students of various levels and disciplines who need further study in applied text translation.
Authority: Authored by renowned professors on specialized topics, the content is precise and authoritative;
Academic Rigor: Guided by functional translation theory, it is highly practical;
Contemporary Relevance: Oriented toward the needs of the translation market, emphasizing practical application;
Comprehensiveness: Designed for students from diverse professional backgrounds, making it widely applicable.