| Thinking Spanish Translation: A Course in Translation Method: Spanish to English Contributor(s): Haywood, Louise (Author), Thompson, Michael (Author), Hervey, Sándor (Author) |
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ISBN: 041544005X ISBN-13: 9780415440059 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | English As A Second Language - Foreign Language Study | Spanish |
| Dewey: 428.026 |
| LCCN: 2008025171 |
| Series: Thinking Translation |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.35 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The new edition of this comprehensive course in Spanish-English translation offers advanced students of Spanish a challenging yet practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are addressed, including:
With a sharper focus, clearer definitions and an increased emphasis on up-to-date 'real world' translation tasks, this second edition features a wealth of relevant illustrative material taken from a wide range of sources, both Latin American and Spanish, including:
Each chapter includes suggestions for classroom discussion and a set of practical exercises designed to explore issues and consolidate skills. Model translations, notes and suggestions for teaching and assessment are provided in a Teachers' Handbook; this is available for free download at http: //www.routledge.com/cw/thinkingtranslation/ Thinking Spanish Translation is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Spanish and translation studies. The book will also appeal to a wide range of language students and tutors through the general discussion of the principles and purposes of translation. |