Nord's Text Analysis Model from a Func-tionalist Perspective: A Study of Interdisci-plinary Translation Practices and Strategic Approaches

Abstract

Based on functionalist translation theory, this paper systematically examines the applicability and strategy selection mechanisms of Christiane Nord’s text analysis model in multidisciplinary translation practices. Focusing on the function-oriented features of Nord’s model, the study integrates case studies from literature, law, medicine, technology, and game localization to reveal its core logic in achieving textual communicative goals through the dynamic adaptation of "documentary" and "instrumental" strategies. The analysis demonstrates that the translation of culture-specific items requires a documentary strategy, constructing cultural interpretation networks via paratexts, while technical and legal texts rely on instrumental strategies to ensure functional equivalence through terminology standardization and functional equivalence. Furthermore, the study finds that the selection of translation strategies inherently results from the interplay of intratextual factors (e.g., linguistic structures, text types) and extratextual factors (e.g., sender’s intention, reader’s cognitive needs). This paper validates the systemic advantages of Nord’s model in interdisciplinary contexts and highlights its potential for expansion in emerging fields such as multimodal coordination and AI technology integration, offering practical insights for the application and innovation of functionalist translation theory.