The Concept of translation

Professor Wei Gao

School of English Lanuage
Dalian University
 Categories of translation (Jakobson 1959/2000:114)

• 1.Inter-lingual translation, or translation proper( 语

际翻译 ) : an interpretation of verbal signs by means
of other language;
• 2.Inter-semiotic translation （ 语 符 翻 译 ） :
interpretation of verbal signs by means of signs of
non-verbal sign system.
• 3.Intra-lingual translation ( 语 内 翻 译 ): rewording,
interpretation of verbal signs by means of other signs
of the same language;
Signs and Signified
Non-verbal signs ： analogy and symbolism
Signs: Vincent van Gogh
(1853 － 1890)
 Intersemiotic language
• Written text into music and songs, painting
• Starry starry night
• Vincent.doc
• Written text into film, documentary, with
dubbing and subtitling
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译 161 白合
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 Concluding remarks
• Translation involves not only verbal signs -
written texts translation (interpreting )but also
• Non—verbal signs transfer.
• Translation is interesting and fascinating,
worthy of your effort !