周二课时考查课.ppt

笔译 周二课时考查课 Lecture one 翻译简介 definition the criterion of translation steps of translation requirements for the translators definition Translation is an activity of reproducing in one language the ideas which have been expressed in another language. the criteria of translation accurate, fluent and elegant 信、达、雅 by 严复 《天演论》 steps of translation understanding ↓ expression ↓ checking requirements for the translators Love our own country Be knowledgeable: be interested in whatever you know, because you can never know what kind of material you will translate. The requirements of the course text book 《英汉翻译实用教程》 by 赵廉直，冯燕屏 2 notebooks for exercise and homework: to write a summary of each passage translated a red pen for correcting mistakes tools: dictionaries：Strongly recommend you to bring a dictionary to class every time we meet, and whenever you translate exams: 3 monthly tests 40% class attendance and homework: 20% final: 40% Exercises in class Honesty What is honesty? Honesty means speaking truth and being fair and upright in act. Considered a virtue, it is admired in every country and every culture. He who lies and cheats is dishonest. Dishonesty is generally looked upon as an evil, and is despised and condemned by the society. As the English proverb goes, honesty is the best policy. For one thing, if you want to be trusted and respected by your friends, you must be honest. A liar is always looked down upon and avoided by the people around him. For another, if you want to succeed in your work, the first qualification you should have is honesty. It is through honest efforts that Newton and Einstein became great figures in history. Therefore whatever your aim is, you must work honestly to attain it. However, there are people who try to get benefits by dishonest means. For example, some students copy or cheat on examinations in order to get good marks. The same thing may be said if a merchant who tries to get ric