跨文化翻译第一讲.ppt

1、Translation: A Cross-cultural Perspective,Jing G. Xi 席敬 Department of International Relations CTGU,Jing G. XI,Jing Xi is an associate professor of Foreign Languages at China Three Gorges University (CTGU). Jing earned his masters degree in Applied Linguistics from Wuhan University in 2001. He has a

2、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

3、 and joint-venture companies. After returning to China in 2009, Jing has worked as professor of sociolinguistics and is executive director of CTGU Research Institute for Cross-cultural Studies and Employment Relations. Recently, Jing has focused on economic transitions in China, and the employment r

4、elations of Chinas multi-national and joint-venture companies from a cross-cultural prospective. Jing Xi is a frequent contributor to national journals relating to cultural encounters, translation practice and industrial relations and has more than a dozen published papers. Jing is also supervisor o

5、f post graduates in translation and interpretation at China Three Gorges University. He has enjoyed the rich experience of visiting more 30 countries as an interpreter and translator since 1997.,Introduction & Overview,The Importance of Translation & Interpretation. Understanding culture and cultura

6、l 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 -),Translatio

7、n & 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 i

8、nformation 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 mat