FuncionalranslaionheoryfocusesonheChinesefilmileranslaion功能翻译理论关注下的中国电影片名翻译_开题报告

Film, as a widely popular form of entertainment, has penetrated People's Daily life.For Chinese film title translation studies, most scholars focus on the translation of foreign titles, for the Chinese translation of film titles study is few, and in recent years, some Chinese film title translation is not very desirable, so it is necessary to the Chinese film title translation put forward some standards and guidance.

2.Introduction

2.1.Research Background 

Chinese film titles as a product of film writers elaborate conception, is the generalization of movie theme and content, and can inspire readers to its desire to watch.With the improvement of Chinese films international attention, the translation of movie titles will face more severe tests.But in the face of film title translation on the current situation of the poor not neat, it is necessary for the Chinese translation of film titles to regulate and guide.

2.2.Research Object

I think that with the increase of China international attention, the Chinese film will also become an important form of foreign exchange.I am guided by the functional translation theory, puts forward some insights to the Chinese film title translation, in order to upgrade the level of Chinese film title translation, in order to promote the internationalization of China's film give points contribute to the development process.Based on the functional translation theory as the instruction, the translation of movie titles on the functional translation theory as the basis, with the method of literal translation and free translation, makes every effort to accurately translated movie names in place, in the accurate convey information and the cultural connotation and reflect a certain aesthetic feeling.

2.2.1German functional translation theory

German functional translation theory originated in the 20th century 70 century, the theory is that translation is essentially a goal-directed behavior, has purpose, communicative, a generation of across culture, interpersonal and textual (Vermeer, 1989 b: 1989).Functional translation theory to translation studies has opened up a new Angle of view, provides a multiple evaluation criteria.There is no doubt that translation theory enriched the translation theory system, and promote the development of translation studies and translation variation study.

    Functional translation theory to establish the multiple standards of translation theory with the theory system, it is not about translation on the equivalence of the original, but the translation to achieve expected communicative functions.Functional translation theory, translation guided by the translator to achieve the purpose, the translation is the realization of the function of the communication process.Different communicative functions require different translation, the translator will be expected to adopt different translation skills to achieve communicative functions.

2.2.2The application of film title translation theory of functional translation in China

The functional translation theory to Chinese film title translation has an important theoretical guidance and practical significance.Social culture and ways of thinking of the differences created languages of both Chinese and English.These differences reflected in the syntax structure, concept, domain, expression, and social culture, and many other aspects.Chinese translation of film titles should be in the target language culture under the background of cross cultural barriers, various communication function to realize the title.

The main methods and means

3.1Literal translation

Literal translation is basically the translation according to the form and structure of the original translation, but it is not hard, word-for-word.Literal translation is to film titles with the target language expression of word for word translation.Without the presence of cultural differences and obstacles, literal translation is able to express information, give the reader a intuitive feelings.Such as: "I will" (I Do!), "Love" (Love), "The Great Magician" (The Great Magician), "The intimate enemy" (Dear Enermy), The Car in The � way (Car Embrrassed), "Pretending to be Lovers" (Pretending Lovers), "a miracle" (The Next Magic), etc., these films are adopted The method of literal translation, directly to The information in The title translation.Literal translation is simple and easy, to keep the style of the original, obtain and the unity of the video content, help to introduce fresh vivid rich vocabulary and language expression, and the ideal of title translation is the target language title in language, culture information and function characteristics of the unity of the three information with the original title, namely fidelity, literal translation is just reflected this (Li Kun, 2008:19).Literal translation seems simple, but it can offer the same for both Chinese and foreign audience movie information, will tell from the functional translation theory, translation of the title to the function of information communication, embodies the differences between Chinese and western culture, to deepen the understanding of the audience.

3.2Free translation

Free translation is not constrained by the original language form and structure, according to the habits of the translation will express the original meaning.That is to say, when can't find the corresponding expression in the source language, literal translation, and has no meaning transfer out, free translation is an effective method to solve the problem.Free translation as a means of compensation, the literal translation has been recognized and accepted by people.Paraphrase the main methods are increase, decreases, transformation and extension, this means that the free translation is not completely equivalent translation, but some equivalent or not equivalent translation (Yu Jing, 2008:2008).In film title translation in China, in order to make foreign audience can understand the film content, promote the spread of Chinese culture and communication, sometimes take the form of free translation, namely, according to the main character in the movie, story or deep meaning for free translation, achieve the communicative functions of film titles.Such as: "brokenhearted 33 days" (Love is not Blind), "in those years, together we overtake girl" (You are the Apple of My Eye), the jinling thirteen women (the Flowers of War), "the man" (An Inaccurate Memoir), "become men and women" (If I were You), the embroidered Shoes (" Blood Stained Shoes) and so on, these translation in accurately express the film information at the same time, realized the communication function of the film, the audience can enlighten and suspense, enhance the look of a film and attractive."In those years, together we overtake girl" tells the story of the hero and heroine in the student experience during the period of love story, after twists and turns during but also a lot of fun, although the last two people not together, but they become permanent memory, one oneself also become an important person in my life.Translation title as "You are the Apple of My Eye", accurate use of English slang, the affection between the protagonist, precious friendship, as well as the effect of each other life vividly expression.

4.Conclusion

With the development of globalization, the film has become an important way of international exchanges and communication.In order to promote the communication of Chinese culture, also in order to better promote the development of China's film career, it is necessary for us to Chinese film title translation norms and guidance.Functional translation theory advocates to realize communicative functions for the purpose of film translation, my English translation of the recently released domestic films are summarized and analyzed, in order to topic and promote Chinese film title translation study and the development of China's film career.

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