Contents

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Background of this Study-1

1.2 Significance of this Research-1

1.3 Structure of this Thesis-2

Chapter Two Literature Review-3

2.1 Readers’ Response Theory-3

2.1.1 Synchronic Dimension of Readers’ Response-3

2.1.2 Diachronic Dimension of Readers’ Response-3

2.1.3 Cultural Differences between Readers-3

2.2 Previous Studies on Translation of Tourist Attractions-4

2.2.1 From the Aspect of Cross - cultural Communication Theory-4

2.2.2 From the Aspect of Skopos Theory-4

2.2.3 From the Aspect of Functional Approach-5

Chapter Three Translation Strategies of Readers’ Response Theory-6

3.1 Lexical Equivalence-6

3.1.1 Literal Translation-6

3.1.2 Free Translation-7

3.2 Syntactic Equivalence-8

3.3 Textual Equivalence-9

Chapter Four Conclusion-11

4.1 Findings-11

4.2 Limitations-11

Reference-11