从功能派理论视角看游戏软件本地化过程中的翻译策略

论文摘要

视频游戏在全球迅猛的扩张带动了游戏软件本地化行业的发展。中国市场作为全球游戏开发商的必争之地,奠定了游戏本地化的重要性。本研究以游戏软件本地化中的翻译行为为研究对象,分析了本地化中的翻译流程,得出了其翻译流程的三大特点:跨领域团队合作、翻译记忆工具的运用、术语的管理引入。本研究运用功能翻译理论,分析了游戏软件翻译的特点、翻译的功能以及翻译的策略,得出译文应最终服务于游戏功能的结论;并以大型游戏软件《英雄无敌4》的本地化为案例,从软件和画外音两部分文本的特点着手,描述译者对翻译策略的运用。

论文目录

• Acknowledgement
• Abstract
• 中文摘要
• Contents
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Rationale and Significance of the Research
• 1.2 Research Questions
• 1.3 Research Methodology and Data Collection
• 1.4 Outline of the Thesis
• Chapter 2 Literature Review
• 2.1 Video Game
• 2.2 Software Localization
• 2.2.1 Definition of Software Localization
• 2.2.2 History of Localization Industry
• 2.3 Computer-Aided Translation Tools
• 2.3.1 Translation Memory Tools
• 2.3.2 Advantages and disadvantages of Translation Memory
• 2.3.3 Terminology Tools
• 2.3.4 Software Localization Tools
• 2.4 Localization Process
• 2.5 Localization Process of Video Games
• Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
• 3.1 Text Types
• 3.2 Translating as Interpersonal Interaction
• 3.3 Skopos Theory
• 3.4 Translating as a Purposeful Activity
• Chapter 4 The Translation of Heroes of Might and Magic Ⅳ:A Case Study
• 4.1 Introduction of Heroes of Might and Magic Series
• 4.2 Translation Process in Game Localization
• 4.2.1 Evaluation and Preparation
• 4.2.2 Terminology Setup
• 4.2.3 Marking
• 4.2.4 Translating with Translation Memory Tools
• 4.2.5 Editing and Proofreading
• 4.3 The Intended Functions of Texts in Video Game
• 4.4 Analysis of Translation Task
• 4.5 Analysis of Texts
• 4.6 Virtual Teamwork
• Chapter 5 Strategies Employed in the Translation of Heroes of Might and Magic Ⅳ
• 5.1 Cultural Issues
• 5.2 Translation of Software
• 5.2.1 Texts about System Information
• 5.2.2 Texts about Game Story
• 5.3 Translation of Voiceovers
• 5.3.1 Game localization and screen translation
• 5.3.2 Analysis of subtitles texts
• 5.3.3 Strategies for Conciseness
• 5.3.4 Strategies for Cultural Conversion
• Chapter 6 Conclusions
• 6.1 Major Findings of the Research
• 6.2 Implications of the Research
• 6.3 Limitations of the Research
• 6.4 Suggestions for Future Research
• References