The Application of Multi-modal Discourse in English Translation of Tujia Folk Song Long Chuan Diao in Western Hubei Province

Abstract

Nowadays, multi-modal discourse, including language, picture, audio and video play a very important role in the translation of folk songs. Under the comprehensive framework of Delu Zhang, this paper analyses the application of multi-modal discourse in the translation of Tujia folk song Long Chuan Diao from four aspects: cultural level, context level, content level and expressive level. The study can better understand Tujia folk songs and transmit Tujia culture. Multi-modal discourse analysis plays an important role in translating and spreading Tujia folk songs in Western Hubei province.