The Relations and Differences between Media Science and Translation Studies

Media studies and translation studies have obvious differences in research objects and research emphases, and they are also related to some extent.

Media studies mainly study the dissemination and influence of media and media technology on information. It emphasizes the platform, technology and process of communication, and the role and influence of these media and technologies in communication.

Translation studies focus on the significance and influence in translation and cross-cultural communication. This includes the transformation and exchange of language and culture in cross-cultural communication, and the role of translation in cross-cultural communication.

Although the research fields and emphases of media studies and translation studies are different, they are closely related in cross-cultural communication. First of all, the theories and methods of media science can be applied to translation studies to help understand the characteristics and influence of translation as a media form. For example, some theories in media science can help us understand how translation conveys meaning and influence in a specific cultural and social environment. Secondly, translation often needs the help of media and media technology in cross-cultural communication, so the perspective of media science can also help us better understand how translation plays a role in cross-cultural communication.

To sum up, although media studies and translation studies have different research objects and focuses, they can learn from each other in cross-cultural communication, so as to better understand the role and influence of media and translation in communication.