Formal and Dynamic Equivalence and the Principle of Equivalent Effect
Introduction
The present paper " Formal and Dynamic Equivalence and the Principle of Equivalent Effect" deals with the investigation of translation theory and equivalence. It illuminates important questions of translation raised by different translation theorists. Our term paper consists of Introduction, three main chapters, Conclusion and a list of used publications.
Introduction illustrates the purpose of the choice of the subject- matter for our research. It gives a brief outline of the paper and represents the most relevant themes discussed within the scopes of the following chapters.
In Chapter One" Translation as a Subject Area " we define the term translation, its goals and difficulties, we dwell upon translation in general and illuminate the problem of equivalence, which can be said to be the central issue in translation, consequently many different theories of the concept of equivalence that have been elaborated within this field. We roll out the character of the translation theories, five components of a good translation suggested by Ronowicz. They are assumptions or axioms, methodology, language, descriptions and explanations. We also acknowledge the importance of translation as a unique bridge between two different languages and cultures. We touch upon some translation techniques and methods, define what good translation is and how to achieve such a translation carrying on naturalness and fidality to the SLT.
In Chapter Two "The Problem of Formal and Dynamic Equivalence" we dwell upon different translation theorists who proposed different translation techniques, mostly E. Nida's theory of formal and dynamic (functional) equivalence. Formal equivalence being described as word for word translation that is source oriented translation and dynamic equivalence as sense for sense. L.G. Kelly describes the source oriented type as an approach that depends on one-to-one matching of small segments, on the assumption that the centre of gravity of text
The present paper " Formal and Dynamic Equivalence and the Principle of Equivalent Effect" deals with the investigation of translation theory and equivalence. It illuminates important questions of translation raised by different translation theorists. Our term paper consists of Introduction, three main chapters, Conclusion and a list of used publications.
Introduction illustrates the purpose of the choice of the subject- matter for our research. It gives a brief outline of the paper and represents the most relevant themes discussed within the scopes of the following chapters.
In Chapter One" Translation as a Subject Area " we define the term translation, its goals and difficulties, we dwell upon translation in general and illuminate the problem of equivalence, which can be said to be the central issue in translation, consequently many different theories of the concept of equivalence that have been elaborated within this field. We roll out the character of the translation theories, five components of a good translation suggested by Ronowicz. They are assumptions or axioms, methodology, language, descriptions and explanations. We also acknowledge the importance of translation as a unique bridge between two different languages and cultures. We touch upon some translation techniques and methods, define what good translation is and how to achieve such a translation carrying on naturalness and fidality to the SLT.
In Chapter Two "The Problem of Formal and Dynamic Equivalence" we dwell upon different translation theorists who proposed different translation techniques, mostly E. Nida's theory of formal and dynamic (functional) equivalence. Formal equivalence being described as word for word translation that is source oriented translation and dynamic equivalence as sense for sense. L.G. Kelly describes the source oriented type as an approach that depends on one-to-one matching of small segments, on the assumption that the centre of gravity of text
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