Thinking French Translation Contributor(s): Hervey, Sándor (Author), Higgins, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415255228 ISBN-13: 9780415255226 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including: *Cultural differences *Register and dialect *Genre *Revision and editing The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including: *Journalism and literature *Commercial, legal and technical texts *Songs and recorded interviews *This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of Frenchon translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study - Language Arts & Disciplines | Translating & Interpreting - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism |
Dewey: 428.024 |
LCCN: 2002021335 |
Series: Thinking Translation (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.44" W x 8.96" (0.99 lbs) 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including: *journalism and literature *commercial, legal and technical texts *songs and recorded interviews. This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French on translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors. A tutors' handbook offering invaluable guidance on how to use the text is available for free download at http: //www.routledge.com/cw/thinkingtranslation/ |