Introducing the Theory of Norms As A Descriptive Approach in the Translations of English Argumentative Writings to Arabic

Abstract

   The theory of norms has a large extent of applications throughout different human sciences, ranging from Psychology and Sociology to Anthropology, but its great and influential role has been remarkably manifested in Translation within Descriptive Translation Studies. This study entitled "Introducing the Theory of Norms as A Descriptive Approach in the Translations of Argumentative Writings to Arabic " intends to introducing the theoretical framework of the theory of norms as a one of the pioneering theories within the Descriptive Translation Studies. The study explores the effective role of the three translational norms (i.e., preliminary, initial and operational) in producing adequate and acceptable translations. These norms are proposed by Toury in his descriptive translation studies model (1980/1995). Toury sees that translational norms are influential and effective determinants in governing the behaviour of translators during the act of translation and controlling all their decisions. The study aims at examining whether the explicit and implicit argumentative moves and indicators such as what related to the speech acts and grasping the pragmatic implications have been maintained in translations   as intended by the text-producer. It also aims at determining the problems that hinder translating argumentative writings to Arabic appropriately and finding out solutions about them.