跨文化翻译-第一讲.pptVIP

Translation: A Cross-cultural Perspective Jing G. Xi 席敬 Department of International Relations CTGU Jing G. XI Introduction Overview The Importance of Translation Interpretation. Understanding culture and cultural differences before doing translation. How to learn? References The Importance of Translation Interpretation. A historical review: Sutra Translation (Han Dynasty) Bible Translation (Min Dynasty) Translation of literary works (Qing Dynasty) Document / Sci-tech Translation (Since 1978 --) Translation Interpretation Today Prosperity and Challenges Preparing for more than just a translator or interpreter Understanding culture and cultural differences before doing translation. 儒家文明 日本文明 印度文明 伊斯兰文明 西方文明 东正教文明 还有可能存在的拉丁美洲文明和非洲文明 Necessity for understanding culture differences New Technology and information system The new population Finite natural resources Pollution International conflict The new economic arena Settings where misunderstanding occurred Educational environment Business environment Personal relationships Recommended reading materials Recommended reading materials Recommended reading materials Recommended reading materials Recommended reading materials Assignments Finding out the typical cases of cross-cultural misunderstanding Case Study Monsieur Mickey See the attachment * * Jing Xi is an associate professor of Foreign Languages at China Three Gorges University (CTGU). Jing earned his master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from Wuhan University in 2001. He has a great interest in cross-cultural communications and, in 2007, was awarded a full-scholarship for doctoral studies at London South Bank University, United Kingdom, where he studied comparative industrial relations analysis, with a focus on the impact of culture and language barriers in multi-national and joint-venture companies. After returning to China in 2009, Jing has worked as professor of sociolinguistics and is executive director of CTG