Modern Vectors in Descriptive Translatology

Abstract

The paper deals with some issues related to descriptive translatology. The author represents prominent theories in the field of theoretical translatology. It is proved that a descriptive study of the text provides for descriptions of certain translation versions of source texts, whereas their comparison provides a basis for comparing and analysing a number of translation versions of one and the same source text. A particular attention is paid to the research dealing with three vectors of translation process: the studies aimed at the product (result), the studies aimed at translation functions, the studies aimed at the process itself.