The theory of translator behavior criticism was proposed by Professor Zhou Lingshun and holds an important position both domestically and internationally. In this regard, this article conducts research from three aspects: theoretical development and r...
The theory of translator behavior criticism was proposed by Professor Zhou Lingshun and holds an important position both domestically and internationally. In this regard, this article conducts research from three aspects: theoretical development and relationship diagram, scope of application, and theoretical characteristics, introducing the theory of translator behavior criticism to promote the development of translation theory in China and South Korea.
Firstly, the development stage of translator behavior criticism theory can be divided into two stages. Under the influence of cultural turn, factors outside of translation gradually occupy an important position. This has promoted the emergence of the theory of translator behavior criticism. The second stage is the theoretical development stage. The process of developing and improving the theory of translator behavior criticism after a certain period of time. In the concept proposed by Zhou Lingshun, the ‘Truth-seeking-Utility-at-taining’ Continuum, as an important component, plays an important role in the theory of translator behavior criticism. Truth-seeking and Utility-at-taining are also evaluation criteria in translation and are widely used in translation activities.
At present, the theory of translator behavior criticism is applied in many fields. For example, based on theoretical research, translation practice, content, and language usage, it varies. In addition, the theory of translator behavior criticism has distinct characteristics in determining the development stage of translation criticism and promoting theoretical development.