Abstract: This thesis is intended to analyze the translation of scenic signs from the perspective of Eco-translatology. First it introduces the background and the purpose of the research. Then a literature review concerning previous researches on tourism translation and Eco-translatology is offered, and the definition and functions of tourism scenic spot signs and features of the English versions are explored. After the discussion about important concepts of Eco- translatology, a case study applying Eco-translatology to an analysis of the translation of some scenic signs in Zhenjiang City is given. In Conclusion, the author points out that in translation process more attention should be paid to the three main dimensions of tourism translation eco-environment, i.e., language, communication, and culture. The translator should make sure the translated text is grammatically right in the target language, informative in conveying the original meaning, and culturally comprehensible to the target readers. Accordingly, the translated text can be analyzed from the above-mentioned three aspects.

Key words: tourism translation；C-E translation of scenic spots; Eco-translatology

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction.1

2. Literature Review1

2.1 Previous Research on Tourism Translation

2.2 Previous Research on Eco-Translatology

3. Translation of Tourism Scenic Spot Signs 3

3.1 Definition of Tourism Scenic Spot Signs

3.2 Functions of Tourism Scenic Spot Signs

3.3 English Version Features of Tourism Scenic Spot Signs

4. Important Concepts Concerning Eco-Translatology 4

4.1 Adaptation and Selection

4.2 Two Stages of Translation Process

4.3 Multi Dimensions

5. Analysis of Scenic Spot Sign Translation in Zhenjiang7

5.1 Adaptation to Translational Eco-Environment before Translation

5.1.1 Differences in Chinese and English Scenic Spot Signs 

5.1.2 Target Addressees

5.2 Adaptive Selection in Multi-dimensions during Translation 

5.2.1 Adaptive Selection in Linguistic Dimension

5.2.2 Adaptive Selection in Communicative Dimension

5.2.3 Adaptive Selection in Cultural Dimension

6. Conclusion10

Bibliography 11

Acknowledgements .12