There are many theories of translation study, among which, Skopos theory is a new branch and can explain and instruct many translation activities. This paper puts forth some basic concepts of Skopos theory, introduces some basic rules of it, and concludes the merits and limitations of Skopos theory.

Functionalist Skopos Theory of translation plays a vital role in the development of translation theory history. Under the background of globalization, the international exchange and cooperation needs the functional bridge of translation to better communicate among countries. This paper generally describes the literature review, original and developing tendency, definition key rules of the Funct...

skopos theory ,as a functionalist approach, has made a notable switch from a lingusitic oriented to a more sociocultural concept of translation. initially proposed by vermeer, skopos theory framework has been applied by several researchers in their attempts to defend translators’ dignity and social status. yet; as far as the authors are concerned, no researcher has ever employed sociological th...

With the development of market economy, advertising has become an indispensable marketing tool as a way to convey information public. As kind "inducement" text, purpose translation advertisement is more explicit. The traditional methods "Faithfulness", "Expressiveness" and "elegance" alone can no longer serve text well. "Skopos theory" proposed by German scholar Vermeer believes that determines...

Seasons of China is an epic documentary series produced by CNC, which focuses on the 24 solar terms in and traditional Chinese culture. With both English dialogues subtitles, clearly presents long history unique customs China, favored audiences at home abroad. Skopos Theory core functionalist translation theory, emphasizing that purpose determines strategies specific methods. According to Theor...

The demand for English subtitles export is rising daily as a result of the standardization, popularization, and commercialization China's international film television business. There are Wuhan dialect characteristics in family Lighting Up Stars. To demonstrate how crucial skopos theory translating films television, author analyzes Stars under theory. She advocates idea that when movies shows, ...