Theoretical Review of Translation Studies and Practices

Abstract

Translation practices are very old, earlier the translation was literal and ideal. The word translation studies came out in recent times and the practices are world-wide. But translation is often considered as parasite and subservient. The word „translation studies‟ was suggested by Andre Lefevere. While suggesting the name he wrote, the name Translation Studies” should be adopted for the discipline that concerns itself with „the problem raised by the production and description of translations. Thus, remarks Susan Bassnett in a book „Translation Studies‟ (Pg. 24). There have been issues in translation and writers have attempted pointing out these issues with some details. On the other hand there are writers who see translation practices positively and hopefully. The paper shall try to talk about both, the issues in translation as talked by some writers and the possible solutions provided by some other writers.