全国外语翻译translationofdifferenttexttypes.ppt

Translation of Different Text Types (Genres) Teaching Contents: Translation of different text types Teaching Aims: Learn to know more about the various genres or text types. Learn to know the major differences between different genres. Get familiar with the translation skills in dealing with different text types. Teaching Methods: Student-centered (group work, then class work). 1. Analysis of the source text Subject matter(题材)： Literary, argumentative, expository, scientific… Discourse style(话语体式) ：Formality intimate casual standard formal very formal Discourse mode(话语方式)： written or spoken 2. Functions of different text types Expressive function (表达功能) Informative function (信息功能) Vocative function (呼唤功能) Aesthetic function (美学功能) Phatic function (寒暄功能) Metalingual function (元语言功能) 2. Functions of different text types Expressive function (表达功能) 2. Functions of different text types Informative function (信息功能) 2. Functions of different text types Vocative function (呼唤功能) 2. Functions of different text types Aesthetic function (美学功能) 2. Functions of different text types Phatic function (寒暄功能) 2. Functions of different text types Metalingual function (元语言功能) 3. Three general types to be discussed ▲Literary: vivid, lyrical, implicit, symbolic, rhythmic, sarcastic, humorous,… 3. Three general types to be discussed 3. Three general types to be discussed To maintain friendly contact with the addressee rather than to impart foreign information in spoken language: How are you? You know; see you later; of course; naturally;… in written language: It’s important to note that It is well-known that It indicates a language’s ability to explain, name, and criticize its own features. ▲Argumentative: editorial, commentary, speech, essay, political essay,… ▲Features of argumentations: logic/reasoning—strong structure—precise, w