Evolution of Translation Theories & Practice

“The study of proper principle(s) of translation is termed as the translation theory. This theory, based on a solid foundation on understanding of how languages work, translation theory recognizes that different languages encode meaning in differing forms, yet guides translators to find appropriate ways of preserving meaning, while using the most appropriate forms of each language.”1 The process of translation started when the first human couple interacted with each other, however, it was organized when the first translator, a French Humanist Etienne Dolet, formed rules for rendering. Hence, those paradigms provide the base for modern complicated investigation. Thus, this article will be an effort to trace back the evolution of the theory and its practice even though the fundamental principles remained almost the same throughout the process of development. In addition, efforts will be made to look for the best approach for rendering the ST (Source Text) into the TT (Target Text).

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