This paper employs Skopostheorie as the main theory. The method of explanation is mainly applied in the paper to unfold the purpose

functions and influence factors of subtitle translation. Taking the E-C subtitle translation in Titanic as an example

this paper summarizes some useful techniques in translation practices. This paper first depicts the background

significance

and the brief introduction of the film. Then the first chapter briefly presents the overall theoretical outline. The second chapter states the definition and characteristics of subtitle translation

and the third chapter reveals subtitle translation in Titanic under Skopostheorie

which analyzes concretely by translation function

strategies and standards of film subtitles. The final part is the conclusion

summarizing the whole thesis

pointing out the limitations and suggestions of the research.