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Acknowledgements
Ⅰ Introduction
1.1 General Reviews on Modem Translation Approaches and Their Deficiencies
1.2 The Importance of Taking a Translator’s Motivation as a Study Subject
1.3 The Significance and Descriptions of This Thesis
Ⅱ General Descriptions of Human Motivation under the Motivation Cognitive Approaches
2.1 The Notions of Human Motivation
2.2 An Introduction of the Framework of Motivation Cognitive Approaches
2.3 Particular Theories in the Framework of Motivation Cognitive Approaches
2.3.1 Need Hierarchy Theory of Maslow
2.3.2 Attribution Theory of Weiner
2.3.3 Expectancy-Value Theories of Atkinson
Ⅲ The Motivation of a Translator as an Individual
3.1 Interior Needs of a Translator under the Need Hierarchy Theory
3.1.1 Cognitive Needs
3.1.2 Aesthetic Needs
3.1.3 Self-actualization Needs
3.2 Exterior Inducements to a Translator under the Attribution Theory
3.2.1 Economic Interests and Distinguished Reputations
3.2.2 Politics and Ideology
3.2.3 Cultural System
Ⅳ The Motivation of a Translator as a Member of a Social Group under the Expectancy-value Theories
4.1 The Translator’s Motivation of Catering to the Expectancy of a Social Group from Social Contexts
4.2 The Translator’s Motivation of Meeting Clearly Defined Requirements
4.3 The Translator’s Motivation of Following His Superior
Ⅴ Conclusion
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