英语歌曲的翻译原则.docx

1、英语歌曲的翻译原则题 目：目的论视角下英文歌曲的汉译2015年6月Classified Index:U.D.C.:Univ. Code:ID. No: 101301507The E-C Translation of Songs from the Perspective of Skopos TheoryDissertation in part fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of ArtsBywangyueSupervisor:Lecturer Qin YongshengSpecialty:English Sub Institution:School

2、of Foreign LanguagesHebei University of Science and TechnologyJune, 2015摘 要随着世界全球化，国与国之间的文化交流日趋频繁。随之很多英文歌曲也涌入中国。我们无论是在家看电视、听广播、玩电脑，还是外出在餐馆、购物均能听到英文歌曲。除了娱乐功能外，歌曲其他的功能也逐渐被挖掘。在这一过程中歌曲翻译的重要性便突显了出来。本文以目的论为理论框架，以一些代表歌曲翻译为例，探索了歌曲翻译的步骤及方法。第一部分介绍了此选题的目标意义及探究难度。第二部分介绍了目的论的应用及歌曲翻译的相关探索。第三部分介绍了歌曲的定义及分类。第四部分介绍了歌

3、曲翻译的相关理论及历史。第五部分对目的论及其内容进行了详细的介绍。第六部分介绍了目的论对歌曲翻译的指导意义及歌曲翻译的原则与方法。关键词：翻译目的论；英文歌曲；汉译；翻译原则及方法With the development of globalization, the culture changes among national world are more and more frequent. English songs have been imported into china. They can be heard everywhere-on television, radio or comp

4、uter when we at home or in restaurants, supermarkets. Except for its entertaining role, the function of songs have been digging out. During this process, song translation is becoming more and more important.This work is original and has not been submitted in supportand degree qualification or course

5、. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 04/06/2015 SIGNATURE:Acknowledgement1 would like to express my gratitude to those who have helped me and enlightenedme in the process of preparing and writing this thesis. First my sincere thanks extended to my supervisor, professor Mr. Qin, who has instructed and encouraged me

6、 through his precious advice and careful revision of this thesis.The completion of this work owes a great deal to his valuable suggestions. And 1 am grateful to all my teachers and friends who offer me help when1 need in the process of writing this thesis.ContentsAbstract ( in Chinese).iiiAbstract (

7、in English).iv = 1 * ROMANI. Introduction 11.1.Objectives of the Research1.2 Significance of the ResearchII. Literature Review.3 2.1. The Skopos Theory and Its Application in Translation.3 2.2. Previous Studies on Song Translation.4III. Song63.1. The Definition of Song 63.2. The Classification of So

8、ng and English Song 6 3.2.1The Folk Song 3.2.2 Blues 3.2.3 Country music 3.2.4 The Pop MusicIV. Song Translation 4.1 The definition of Song Translation4.2 The Theories of Song Translation4.3 The History of Song Translation in ChinaV. Skopos Theory 5.1 Skopos Rule 5.2 Coherence Rule 5.3 Fidelity Rule

9、 5.4 Their relationship = 5 * ROMAN VI.The Skopos Theory and Song Translation6.1 The Principles for Song Translation6.1.1 The Principle of Understandable for Song Translation6.1.2 The Principle of Sing-oriented for Song Translation6.2 The Methods for Song Translation = 5 * ROMAN VII. Conclusion 17Re

10、ferences 18 = 1 * ROMANI. IntroductionSong, as an artistic form, broadly exists in the daily life. With it, our life becomes enjoyable, relaxed, and full of fun. Uncountable people in the world like to listen songs and sing songs. Why? From the ancient times to now, song is the carrier of emotion an

11、d has been regarded as the most simple way to express ideas and feeling. Whats more it can serve to promote language learning. Recent years haveshown an explosion of interest in using English songs for language teaching and learning. However, not everyone is proficient enough in languages that forei

12、gn to him or her. In order to comprehend the meaning and render songs, song translation comes to existence. When it comes to learning English, a lot of students are more interested in English songs than their books . Yet sometimes without the help of translated-versions of those songs, theycan not u

13、nderstand the English songs thoroughly. So for the better use of English songs not only in people listening, singing, appreciating and expressing but also in teachers language teaching and students self-study and , song translation should be constantly improved. However, song translation studies are

14、 still short for the comprehensive and more practical theories.1.1.Objectives of the ResearchSong is a kind of unique language. It has its rhyme and rhythm. The lyrics always in the form of poems, but the translation of poem is the most difficult in literature translation. Hence , song translation i

15、s not easy. However, if we make clear of the purpose of song translation and use it as our guide to translate songs which may make it more simple and practical.So whats the purpose of song translation is should be stated at first. Firstlythe translated version should be understandable in order to ac

16、hieve thepurpose of helping the listeners to know the meaning of the original songs. At the same time, songs can be sing with the music.This thesis attempts to make a study on the Chinese translation of English songs from perspective of Skopos Theory. This thesis collected and analyzed many excellen

17、t translated English songs one by one. By doing so, the author hopes to find some underlying principles about English一Chinese song translation, most importantly, to testify the applicability of SkoposTheory to Chinese translation of English songs.1.2 Significance of the ResearchSong translation is a

18、 frontier research subject and is a complicated task. It requires the translators to have an intimate knowledge of the referenced languages, music, etc. The difficulties of song translation should not be the reason that we give up on this study. Besides, song translation plays a more and more import

19、ant role with its various functions. As Andrew B. Kelly(1987) puts it:(translating songs) improves ones knowledge of, and ear for, the pronunciation of the original an appropriate, consistent style in English; extends one understanding of the original language well beyond the limited area of “donati

20、on” into the connotative filed, a natural part of communication in a language one knows; stimulates concentration and attention to detail; teaches disciplined mental habits that enrich ones capacity for the other translation; improvecommunication by removing or helping to cross over cultural barrier

21、s.(p25)The translated versions of songs for the receptors of target language almosthave the same functions with above mentioned. So the opinion that there is no need for translating English songs into Chinese is arguable. Some people prefer to appreciate the original songs because they in favor of t

22、he views that “much as the Chinese translation is good, the original flavor and authenticity are gone(Chen Shuiping &He Gaoda , 2009: 100), “only the source text offers the words set by the composer, with all their phonic features such as rhymes and vowel-sounds, and of course their internal meaning

23、(Low, 2003: 88). And some regard the ability to sing in the original languages as a proof of their language-learning ability as well as a challenge they demand for themselves to face.Yet not everyone is a language-master. The people whose English is very poor has to practice the pronunciation a lot

24、of times. In view of the different receptors and different purposes are concerned, song translation is actual reasonable. Though English has achieved increasing popularity in china, there is still a large amount of English songs lovers whose English is not very well toappreciate the songs and make f

25、ull use of them in studying. Whats more, song translations is a branch of translation studies. Its by no means easy. A translator without enough knowledge of language, translation, music, and so on, can not do this job well.Therefore, it is of great concern and significance to apply relevant theorie

26、s to guide song translation and explore suitable methods of appropriate translation.Skopos theory proposed by Hans Vermeer offers a sound theoretical basisin this field and leads translators to conduct flexible and appropriate translation.The author hopes to fully exerted the function of song throug

27、h suitable guiding theories and reasonable methods.1.3 Difficulties and Initiatives of the ResearchSong is a kind of unique language. It has its rhyme and rhythm. The lyrics always in the form of poems, but the translation of poem is the most difficult in literature translation. Hence , song transla

28、tion is not easy. Translation of foreign songs began early in China but its development is not satisfactory. At present, there are few translators in China and almost no full-time workers. And the quantity and quality of translated songs are increasingly dis-satisfactory. In the song anthologies, published in the 20th century, newly translated songs are hardly found