Contents
1. Introduction 2
1.1 The background and the significance of the study 2
1.2 The organization of the thesis 3
2. Literature review on the translation of Song Ci 4
2.1 Studies abroad 4
2.2 Studies in China 5
2.3 Summary 7
3. Cultural turn in translation 8
3.1 The development of cultural translation 8
3.1.1 The history of cultural translation 8
3.1.2 The current development of cultural translation 9
3.2 The application of cultural translation theory 10
3.2.1 Language, culture and translation 10
3.2.2 Strategies of cultural translation 12
3.2.2.1 Domestication 12
3.2.2.2 Foreignization 12
3.3 Summary 13
4. An analysis on Su Ci from the perspective of cultural translation 14
4.1 Cultural background of Su Shi and three writing styles of Su Ci 14
4.1.1 The poet’s cultural background 14
4.1.2 Three writing styles of Su Shi 15
4.2 Three typical examples representing Su Shi’s writing styles 15
4.3 Cultural perspectives of Su Ci translation 17
4.3.1 Political culture in translating Shui Diao Ge Tou 17
4.3.2 Southern culture in translating Die Lian Hua 20
4.3.3 Northern culture in translating Nian Nu Jiao 21
4.4 Summary 23
5. Conclusion 24
This paper first explores the significance of cultural translation theory and translating Song Ci. It points out the necessity and urgency of taking cultural elements into consideration in translation. Then several pieces of Song Ci composed by Su Shi are taken as typical examples for illustrating the importance of applying cultural turn in translation. Two translation strategies of cultural translation are discussed and used in analyzing Su Ci to reveal the significance of translating Ci from cultural perspective. By conducting researches on Ci translation from the angle of cultural turn, communications between different cultures are enhanced and contributions are made to translation at large too.
