Translation Report On The Jurisdiction Of Coastal States Over Sea Areas Outside National Jurisdiction

This translation report was written based on the translation of the first three chapters of the source text concerning marine rights and interests titled The Jurisdiction of the Coastal States Over sea Areas Outside National Jurisdiction. The report is divided into four chapters, including task description, translation process, case study and conclusion. The first chapter introduces the source test selecting process, the background, and features of the language of the source text. Chapter Two specifies the task process. The author states the time distribution of the translation process, the methods and tools applied, and the references consulted during the translation. Chapter Three analyzes the translation cases from the perspective of functional equivalence, and states other translation skills and methods applied in the translation process. Chapter Four draws a conclusion on the whole translation process, summarizes the basic steps and approaches of legal translation, and shared reflections and thoughts about translation. At last, the author pointes out the problems found during the translation process and personal weakness in translation ability. The author wishes that this report will provide references for students translating academic thesis concerning marine laws.