1、Mimi Isabella Niki Sonia,Introduction to Translation Studies,Definitions of translation,A process of transferring the source language into equivalent language with the meaning unchanged. Transcribe the source language base on its style and manner.,Definitions of translation,The target language shoul

2、d be easy and smooth for people to read. Communicate with people speaking different languages, eg. exchange ideas or culture.,Nature of translation,In terms of : a discipline / subject of curriculum, such as Science, besides having its own rules, laws and an occupation or a profession. In terms of :

3、 the specific pieces, such as Art. In terms of : a process.,Categories of translation,From the angle of languages. * Native languages (source languages) * Foreign languages (target languages) From the angle of mode. * Oral interpretation * Written translation * Machine translation.,Categories of tra

4、nslation,From the angle of symbols * Intralingual translation * Interlingual translation * Intersemiotic translation From the angle of materials * Science and technology * Literary translation * Political essays * Practical writing,Categories of translation,From the angle of disposal. * Full-text tr

5、anslation * Abridged translation (partial translation) * Adapted translation (translation plus editing).,Characteristics of translation,Translate what is written or what is spoken. No right to change and correct the source language. To understand the source text and to express in the target text . S

6、hould not stick to the original meaning in translate and make your translation meet the customary expressions in the target language.,Translation theory,Which is a kind of generalization of translation . Translation theory is very abstract. Answering the question of “Why to translate” . Can find out

7、 the problems and offer the solutions.,Translation techniques,Operational Level Translation Experience Presentation Skill Translating Work (include diction, amplification, omission, repetition, conversion, Restructuring, negation and division),Translation Studies (Translatology),Translatology is a general term of translation studies Translation Studies is the top level of translation Elements of social science and the humanities Dealing with the systematic study of th