The Feasibility of Applying Nida’s Translation Theory in Legal English Translation

论文摘要

随着全球化的飞速发展,中国日益成为世界不可分割的一部分。特别是在全球金融危机过后,人们更加瞩目中国。许多外国企业寻求在华发展,许多外国人在中国工作和生活,同时越来越多的中国企业推行“走出去”战略。伴随繁荣与发展,我们也看到越来越多的涉外案件。这种情况引起语言学家和法律从业者的关注。法律英语翻译方兴未艾。?然而,作为一个刚刚兴起的学科,法律语言学也仅仅是上世纪八十年代才开始发展。而法律英语翻译领域也存在诸多问题。因此,总结该学科已经做出的成绩,法律语言存在的特点,以及哪种翻译理论适合指导法律英语翻译已经成为亟待解决的问题。?本论文重点分析了奈达功能对等理论以及法律语言的特点,经过仔细的分析探讨,认为功能对等理论可以用来指导法律英语翻译实践,可以用来保证法律语言翻译实现语义对等,语篇对等以及风格的对等。?

论文目录

• Acknowledgement
• Abstract
• 摘要
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• 1.1 The Forensic Linguistics Study in Foreign Countries
• 1.2 Topics for Forensic Linguistics Research
• 1.3 Forensic Linguistics in China1
• 1.3.1 Theoretical Study on Forensic Linguistics1
• 1.3.2 Forensic Linguistics Study Based on Legal Practices
• 1.3.3 The Trend of Forensic Linguistics Study in China
• Chapter 2 Introduction on Nida’s Theories
• 2.1 Nida
• 2.2 The Three Development Stages of Nida’s Translation Theory
• 2.3 A Detailed Description of Functional Equivalence
• 2.4 The Contribution of Nida’s Theories
• Chapter 3 Legal English
• 3.1 The Origin of Legal English and its Historical Evolution
• 3.1.1 Legalese from Latin
• 3.1.2 Legalese from French
• 3.1.3 Legalese from Anglo-Saxon
• 3.2 The Features of Legal English
• 3.2.1 Frequent Use of Common Words with Uncommon Meanings
• 3.2.2 Frequent Use of Archaism
• 3.2.3 Frequent Use of Latin Words and Expressions
• 3.2.4 Frequent Use of Ancient French and Legal French
• 3.2.5 Frequent Use of Terminologies
• 3.2.6 Frequent Use of Jargons
• 3.2.7 Frequent Use of Words and Expressions with Changeable Meanings
• 3.2.8 Frequent Use of Redundant Expressions
• 3.2.9 Frequent Use of Lengthy and Complex Sentences
• 3.2.10 Frequent Use of Passives and Nominalizations
• Chapter 4 Legal English Translation Strategy under the Guidance of Functional Equivalence
• 4.1 General Translation Criteria
• 4.1.1 Translation Principles in the Western Countries
• 4.1.1.1 Ancient Times
• 4.1.1.2 Middle Ages
• 4.1.1.3 From 17th to 19th Century
• 4.1.1.4 The 20th Century
• 4.1.2 Translation Criteria in China
• 4.1.2.1 Emergence of Translation Criteria （184—1111）
• 4.1.2.2 The Development of Translation Criteria （1584—1898）
• 4.1.2.3 The Maturity of Translation Theories （1898—1949）
• 4.1.2.4 Transitional Period of Translation Theories （1949—1990）
• 4.2 Elements Affect the Translation of Legal English
• 4.2.1 Cultural Factors
• 4.2.1.1 The Understanding for Law is Different
• 4.2.1.2 Rational and Scientific Features of Law VS. Natural and Artistic Features Law
• 4.2.1.3 Different Understanding for Procedural Justice
• 4.2.1.4 The Nature of the Legal Culture is Different
• 4.2.1.5 Chinese Legal Culture Stresses Ethics, while Western Legal Culture Stresse Religious Function
• 4.2.1.6 “The Rule of Man”and “the Rule of Law”
• 4.2.1.7 The Legal System and Legal Study is Different
• 4.2.2 Translators’Competence
• 4.2.2.1 The Limitation of the Language Competencies
• 4.2.2.2 Lack of Legal Knowledge
• 4.3 Strategies of Applying Functional Equivalence Theory in Legal English Translation
• 4.3.1 Semantic Equivalence
• 4.3.2 Discourse Equivalence
• 4.3.3 Stylistic Equivalence
• Chapter 5 Conclusion
• Bibliography